Sherpani Sedona Mini Foldover Backpack 9L vs Tom Bihn Paradigm
The Sherpani Sedona Mini Foldover Backpack 9L is 9L and 0.62kg1.4lb; the Tom Bihn Paradigm is 9L and 0.51kg1.1lb. The Tom Bihn Paradigm is 0.11kg0.2lb lighter. The Sherpani Sedona Mini Foldover Backpack 9L costs $81 less. The Sherpani Sedona Mini Foldover Backpack 9L fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Tom Bihn Paradigm fits 36; under the seat, 21 and 15 of 26.
| Spec | Sherpani Sedona Mini Foldover Backpack 9L | Tom Bihn Paradigm |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89Best | $170 |
| Volume | 9L | 9L |
| Weight | 0.62kg1.4lb | 0.51kg1.1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 81%Best | 58% |
| Dimensions | 35.6×24.1×11.4cm14×9.5×4.5in | 32.5×25×19.5cm13×10×7.5in |
| Laptop | 13" | no laptop sleeve |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | foldover top, front vertical zip pocket with zipper lock | n/a |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | 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 | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Sustainable nylon | 420d UHMWPE/nylon Spectron ripstop exterior, bluesign certified 210d Cerylon ripstop interior, closed-cell foam back panel |
| Last checked | 2026-10 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Sherpani Sedona Mini Foldover Backpack 9L | Tom Bihn Paradigm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Personal item | 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.