Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28
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 Kaipak 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| 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 S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Kaipak 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Fjallraven Kaipak 28
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; Removable on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 32 accept both. 101 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Fjallraven Kaipak 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 (30L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.44kg). 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 Kaipak 28 is the better call.