Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 16in |
| 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 | 00% recycled polyester & nylon |
Bellroy Classic Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Bellroy Classic Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 16in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Totepack carries 3L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack (23L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.75kg). 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.