Exped Skyline 15 vs. Fjallraven Kanken 16L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 15 | Feature | Fjallraven Kanken 16L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 |
Fjallraven Kanken 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×28×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Exped Skyline 15 and Fjallraven Kanken 16L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L.
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 16L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L 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 16L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken 16L carries 1L more than the Exped Skyline 15 (15L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.