FHF Gear Hydration Pack vs Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Mini
The FHF Gear Hydration Pack is 6L and 0.68kg1.5lb; the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Mini is 8L and 0.55kg1.2lb. The Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Mini is 0.13kg0.3lb lighter. The Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Mini costs $61 less. The FHF Gear Hydration Pack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Mini fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 16 of 26.
| Spec | FHF Gear Hydration Pack | Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $180 | $119Best |
| Volume | 6L | 8L |
| Weight | 0.68kg1.5lb | 0.55kg1.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 62%Best |
| Dimensions | 48.3×25.4×7.6cm19×10×3in | 26.7×18.5×16.5cm10.5×7.5×6.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | no laptop sleeve |
| Compression straps | 4 | n/a |
| Opening | Clamshell | wireframe top opening, front pocket with key leash |
| Warranty | No fixed term | 2 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | Yes | No |
| Hip belt | Insert sold separately | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 500D Cordura, Squadron laminate | Leatherlite pebbled vegan leather |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | FHF Gear Hydration Pack | Portland Gear Cascade Backpack Mini |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | 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.