Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Exped Impulse 30
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 | Exped Impulse 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| 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 | N |
| 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 | 210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Exped Impulse 30
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Exped Impulse 30.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Exped Impulse 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 129 accept both. 4 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30, and 1 accept only the Exped Impulse 30.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Only the Exped Impulse 30 fits
Pakistan International.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Exped Impulse 30: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 carries the same capacity as the Exped Impulse 30 (30L vs. 30L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 is the better call.