Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop 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 | Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents |
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 15in on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop 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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 0 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack carries 2.5L more than the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack (23L vs. 25.5L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.41kg). 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 Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the better call.