Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
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 Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Opening: Top zip on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
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 11 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (20L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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.