Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
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 Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 2 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
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. 168 accept both. 8 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 10L more than the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (20L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.