Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Exped Summit Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $62 |
Feature by feature
| Exped Summit Lite 25 | Feature | Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100 D Triple ripstop nylon, PU coated, 2'000 mm water column | 100% polyamide 210D |
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.475 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Exped Summit Lite 25 and Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
- Opening: Top zip on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Rolltop on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Summit Lite 25; Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Summit Lite 25, and 8 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Exped Summit Lite 25 vs. Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 1L more than the Exped Summit Lite 25 (25L vs. 26L), while the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.475kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Summit Lite 25 is the better call.