Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack
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 | Bellroy Classic Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 00% recycled polyester & nylon |
Bellroy Classic Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and Bellroy Classic Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 16in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
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. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Niugini.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Classic Backpack (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.75kg). 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.