Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken Outlong |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS |
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
- Passport pocket: Top on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Front on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 8 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: which should you pack?
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (25L vs. 18L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.