Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Hanchor Pipe T1
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 | Hanchor Pipe T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS | X-Pac VX21 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and Hanchor Pipe T1
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Top on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Removable on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Removable on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 2, front on the Hanchor Pipe T1.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 Hanchor Pipe T1.
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. Hanchor Pipe T1: which should you pack?
The Hanchor Pipe T1 carries 6L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (18L vs. 24L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Hanchor Pipe T1; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.