Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. ILE Radius
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 | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and ILE Radius
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the ILE Radius.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Removable on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 16in on the ILE Radius.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 2, side on the ILE Radius.
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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 2 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the ILE Radius fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Totepack carries 2L more than the ILE Radius (23L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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.