Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Deuter Walker 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×27×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $277 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 | Feature | Deuter Walker 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 600D PES, 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Deuter Walker 20
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Deuter Walker 20.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Optional on the Deuter Walker 20.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30, and 8 accept only the Deuter Walker 20.
Only the Deuter Walker 20 fits
Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Deuter Walker 20: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 carries 10L more than the Deuter Walker 20 (30L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Walker 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Walker 20 fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Walker 20 is the better call.