Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Arcido Vaga
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 | Arcido Vaga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | optional |
| 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 | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and Arcido Vaga
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Clamshell on the Arcido Vaga.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Optional on the Arcido Vaga.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 15in on the Arcido Vaga.
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. 172 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 0 accept only the Arcido Vaga.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Arcido Vaga: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" carries the same capacity as the Arcido Vaga (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits 95% 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.