Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
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 | Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty: 65% polyester (recycled), 35% cotton (organic) |
Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and Fjallraven Haulpack No.1
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Other on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Removable on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 15in on the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
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. 181 accept both. 6 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Haulpack No.1.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Fjallraven Haulpack No.1: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Haulpack No.1 carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (18L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Haulpack No.1; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.