Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Fjallraven Kanken 16L
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 | Fjallraven Kanken 16L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide (recycled) Produced without PFAS | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal |
Fjallraven Kanken 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×28×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Fjallraven Kanken 16L
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
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 Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Fjallraven Kanken 16L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Totepack carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Kanken 16L (23L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L 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 Kanken 16L is the better call.