Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack
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 | Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | RE-3™ 600/500D Eco Cordura® |
Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 15in on the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; 1 on the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack.
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. 178 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 1 accept only the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack: which should you pack?
The Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" (20L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Boundary Supply Rennen Recycled Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.