Exped Skyline 15 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 15 | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken Outlong |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm | Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS |
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 15 and Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
- Compression straps: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; 3 on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Skyline 15, and 19 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Exped Skyline 15 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Outlong carries 3L more than the Exped Skyline 15 (15L vs. 18L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.