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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/818peq5mlk/fjallraven-kanken-laptop-17/g3boslwfgw/arcido-vaga/"
title: "Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs Arcido Vaga"
description: "Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs Arcido Vaga: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/818peq5mlk/fjallraven-kanken-laptop-17/g3boslwfgw/arcido-vaga/"
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# Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Arcido Vaga

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

## [Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/818peq5mlk/fjallraven-kanken-laptop-17/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624360068/carryons/Fjallraven_Kanken_Laptop_17_hz4zm8.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×30×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal</td><td>Kodra Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arcido Vaga](https://onebag.travel/carryon/g3boslwfgw/arcido-vaga/)

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

![Front facing view of the Arcido Vaga](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620609184/carryons/Arcido_Vaga_hgccez.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×34×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$89</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.