Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. HikePro
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 | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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 | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and HikePro
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Other on the HikePro.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 2 on the HikePro.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; No on the HikePro.
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. 178 accept both. 9 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the HikePro.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. HikePro: which should you pack?
The HikePro carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (18L vs. 20L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (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 HikePro; if you want to travel lighter, the HikePro is the better call.