Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
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 | Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | Dry-Finish Waxed Canvas |
Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $450 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Top on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 16in on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Yes on the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
Both have: 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. 173 accept both. 14 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (18L vs. 25L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Trakke Storr 25L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.