Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
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 | Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | Tarpaulin material |
Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Clamshell on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Yes on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 86 accept both. 47 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30, and 0 accept only the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cayman Airways, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Turkish Airlines, WestJet.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack: which should you pack?
The Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 (30L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 is the lighter pack at 1.44kg (vs. 2.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nomatic Mckinnon Camera Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 is the better call.