Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 | 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 | |
| 100% Polyester | 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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 5 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17".
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17": which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" (20L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.