Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Topo Designs Trip
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 | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 11in |
| 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 | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack and Topo Designs Trip
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Other on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; Yes on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack, and 2 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Topo Designs Trip fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven High Coast Totepack vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Totepack carries 14.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (23L vs. 8.4L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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.