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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7b2zfya7cx/fjallraven-keb-hike-30/rupeofh0ul/exped-impulse-30/"
title: "Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs Exped Impulse 30 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs Exped Impulse 30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Exped Impulse 30

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Fjallraven Keb Hike 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7b2zfya7cx/fjallraven-keb-hike-30/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624855929/carryons/Fjallraven_Keb_Hike_30_fhbfok.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.44 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×27×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$277</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide</td><td>210 D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon Carbonate PU, 2'500 mm water column</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Impulse 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rupeofh0ul/exped-impulse-30/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Impulse 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623680941/carryons/Exped_Impulse_30_iz5hle.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$159</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.