Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
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 | Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide (recycled) Produced without PFAS | Venture-weave polyester and leather |
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 15in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 47 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Totepack carries 1L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus (23L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits 96% 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.