Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
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 | Cotopaxi Tasra 16L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS | 100% recycled polyester |
Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and Cotopaxi Tasra 16L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Other on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 13in on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Yes on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; No on the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. 6 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Cotopaxi Tasra 16L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Outlong carries 2L more than the Cotopaxi Tasra 16L (18L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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 Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.