Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L
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 | Salkan The Carry-On 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 39L |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Carry-On 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Salkan The Carry-On 35L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; 4 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Clamshell on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Back on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; 2, side on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 129 accept both. 4 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30, and 1 accept only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L fits
Pakistan International.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Carry-On 35L 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. 1.9kg). 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 Salkan The Carry-On 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 is the better call.