Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. GORUCK GR2 26
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 | GORUCK GR2 26 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and GORUCK GR2 26
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 3 on the GORUCK GR2 26.
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. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 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. 1.8kg). 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 GORUCK GR2 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the better call.