Grams28 179 Seeker Backpack vs Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC
The Grams28 179 Seeker Backpack is 28.1L and 2.2kg4.9lb; the Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC is 28L and 2.04kg4.5lb. The Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC is 0.16kg0.4lb lighter. The Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC costs $454 less. The Grams28 179 Seeker Backpack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC fits 35; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Grams28 179 Seeker Backpack | Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $949 | $495Best |
| Volume | 28.1L | 28L |
| Weight | 2.2kg4.9lb | 2.04kg4.5lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 97% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 46×30.5×20cm18×12×8in | 52.1×27.9×19.1cm20.5×11×7.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | fully open main compartment, side access, front pocket | Clamshell, full-zip clamshell, top front admin pocket, two side pockets |
| Warranty | Lifetime | No fixed term |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | Yes |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | Yes |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Removable | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | Insert sold separately | No |
| Material | Italian pebbled bovine leather from Gruppo Mastrotto, environment certified tanning | 1000D and 500D Invista Cordura, Hypalon reinforcements, HDPE frame sheet |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Grams28 179 Seeker Backpack | Triple Aught Design FAST Pack EDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | 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.