Totepack No. 2 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Totepack No. 2

Front facing view of the Totepack No. 2
Capacity16 L
Weight0.75 kg
Dimensions42×33×12 cm
Airline fit95%

Feature by feature

Totepack No. 2FeatureFjallraven 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
Laptop 17in
1 Main Compartments 1
Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 2
Water Resistant Y
Material
G-1000 HeavyDuty EcoVinylon F: 100% vinylal

Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
Capacity20 L
Weight0.5 kg
Dimensions42×30×18 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$130

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 Totepack No. 2, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".

Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits

Air Niugini.

Totepack No. 2 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17": which should you pack?

The Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" carries 4L more than the Totepack No. 2 (16L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.75kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Totepack No. 2 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.