Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Fjallraven Keb Hike 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 | Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.16 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×24×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, 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 11 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 fits
American Eagle, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Fjallraven Keb Hike 20: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 carries 10L more than the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 (30L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 is the lighter pack at 1.16kg (vs. 1.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 fits 76% 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 Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 is the better call.