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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9jo001afhl/exped-metro-20/e5knzdtvc9/fjallraven-rucksack-no-21-medium/"
title: "Exped Metro 20 vs Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium"
description: "Exped Metro 20 vs Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Metro 20 vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Exped Metro 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9jo001afhl/exped-metro-20/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Metro 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1623861489/carryons/Exped_Metro_20_bdlg25.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.72 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$99</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column</td><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e5knzdtvc9/fjallraven-rucksack-no-21-medium/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624459069/carryons/Fjallraven_Rucksack_No._21_Medium_jvbbap.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Exped Metro 20; Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 7 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.

### Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Exped Metro 20 vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium: which should you pack?

The **Exped Metro 20** carries the same capacity as the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** (20L vs. 20L), while the **Exped Metro 20** is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 0.96kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Metro 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Metro 20 is the better call.