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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/"
title: "Exped Skyline 15 vs Fjallraven Kanken Outlong"
description: "Exped Skyline 15 vs Fjallraven Kanken Outlong: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/"
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# Exped Skyline 15 vs. Fjallraven Kanken Outlong

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

## [Exped Skyline 15](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Skyline 15](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601078153/carryons/exped_ekvv42.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm</td><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Kanken Outlong](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990364/carryons/fjallraven-kanken-outlong-9qiq5dttgm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.