Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
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 | Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | 100% Recycled Polyester (RPET) 900D |
Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Rolltop on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; No on the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 0 accept only the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" carries the same capacity as the Millican The Core Roll Pack 20L (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.