Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
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 Rucksack No. 21 Medium |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Yes on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 15in on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
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 Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.96kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium 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.