Freitag F49 Fringe vs Heimplanet Motion Arc 20L
The Freitag F49 Fringe is 20L and 0.82kg1.8lb; the Heimplanet Motion Arc 20L is 20L and 0.81kg1.8lb. The Heimplanet Motion Arc 20L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Freitag F49 Fringe fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Heimplanet Motion Arc 20L fits 32; under the seat, 9 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Freitag F49 Fringe | Heimplanet Motion Arc 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $350 | n/a |
| Volume | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 0.82kg1.8lb | 0.81kg1.8lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 35%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 42×29×14cm16.5×11.5×5.5in | 50×32×22cm19.5×12.5×8.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Opening | n/a | U-shaped zip main compartment |
| Warranty | n/a | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Used truck tarpaulin (polyester/PVC), 100% upcycled, car seat belts, recycled PET lining | Dyecoshell spun-dyed fabric, 60% nylon 40% polyester, PU coated inside with C6 DWR; polyester lining; EVA foam |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Freitag F49 Fringe | Heimplanet Motion Arc 20L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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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.