YNOT Magnetica vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| YNOT Magnetica | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken Outlong |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| YKK AquaGuard zippers | 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 YNOT Magnetica and Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
- Opening: Top flap on the YNOT Magnetica; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Hip belt: Optional on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 YNOT Magnetica, and 8 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
YNOT Magnetica vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: which should you pack?
The YNOT Magnetica carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (20L vs. 18L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1kg). 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 YNOT Magnetica; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.