Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
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 | Cabin Zero Varsity 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | |
| 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 | 600D Polyester |
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; No on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 1 on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
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. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 5 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits
Air Niugini, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Varsity 26L carries 3L more than the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack (23L vs. 26L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the better call.