Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Deuter Giga SL
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 | Deuter Giga SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | 300D PES Ripstop |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" and Deuter Giga SL
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Removable on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Yes on the Deuter Giga SL.
- Rain cover: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17"; Removable on the Deuter Giga SL.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 6 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17", and 0 accept only the Deuter Giga SL.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" vs. Deuter Giga SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Giga SL carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" (20L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.96kg). 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 Deuter Giga SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Laptop 17" is the better call.