Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Vardag Totepack | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal |
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Water resistant: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
Both have: backpack straps.
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. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Niugini.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17": which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.