Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
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 | Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | Rip-resistant nylon fabric |
Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $19 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 and Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30; No on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 30, and 6 accept only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
Only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Keb Hike 30 carries the same capacity as the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack (30L vs. 30L), while the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack fits 74% 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 Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the better call.