Côte&Ciel Saru vs Freitag F155 Clapton
The Côte&Ciel Saru is 18L and 0.84kg1.9lb; the Freitag F155 Clapton is 18L and 0.84kg1.9lb. They weigh the same. The Côte&Ciel Saru costs $90 less. The Côte&Ciel Saru fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Freitag F155 Clapton fits 36; under the seat, 7 and 9 of 26.
| Spec | Côte&Ciel Saru | Freitag F155 Clapton |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $310Best | $400 |
| Volume | 18L | 18L |
| Weight | 0.84kg1.9lb | 0.84kg1.9lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 27% | 35%Best |
| Dimensions | 44×28.5×14cm17.5×11×5.5in | 42×30×13cm16.5×12×5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Opening | main compartment under two top buckles, three external pockets | Roll-top, Fold-and-roll top with magnetic closure |
| Warranty | 1 year | n/a |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Sleek Black nylon (100% nylon front shell) | Used truck tarpaulin (polyester/PVC), 100% upcycled, car seat belts, recycled PET lining |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Côte&Ciel Saru | Freitag F155 Clapton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.