Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Osprey Arcane Small Day
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven High Coast Totepack | Feature | Osprey Arcane Small Day |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide (recycled) Produced without PFAS | bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 480D polyester, DWR treatment made without PFAS |
Osprey Arcane Small Day
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Osprey Arcane Small Day
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Clamshell on the Osprey Arcane Small Day.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Osprey Arcane Small Day.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Osprey Arcane Small Day.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day.
Both have: passport pocket, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 6 accept only the Osprey Arcane Small Day.
Only the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Osprey Arcane Small Day: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Totepack carries 11L more than the Osprey Arcane Small Day (23L vs. 12L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the better call.