Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | 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 Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
- Compression straps: Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 1 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17": which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" (25L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.