Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
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 | Cabin Zero Varsity 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | 600D Polyester |
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; No on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 6 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Varsity 26L carries 6L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" (20L vs. 26L), while the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the better call.