Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Jansport Right Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $155 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kanken Outlong | Feature | Jansport Right Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS | 915D Cordura with Premium Suede |
Jansport Right Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and Jansport Right Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Top zip on the Jansport Right Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 17in on the Jansport Right Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Yes on the Jansport Right Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the Jansport Right Pack.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Jansport Right Pack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Right Pack carries 10L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (18L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Right Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.