Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and Fjallraven Greenland Top
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Top flap on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Yes on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 15in on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Both have: 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. 180 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Greenland Top (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.