Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Ikea Pirving
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 | Ikea Pirving |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Ikea Pirving
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Other on the Ikea Pirving.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; No on the Ikea Pirving.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 1 on the Ikea Pirving.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; No on the Ikea Pirving.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 7 accept only the Ikea Pirving.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Wizz Air.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Ikea Pirving: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Totepack carries 14L more than the Ikea Pirving (23L vs. 9L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving 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 Ikea Pirving is the better call.