Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. GORUCK GR2 26
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 | GORUCK GR2 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and GORUCK GR2 26
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 26.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; No on the GORUCK GR2 26.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 177 accept both. 10 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 26.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. GORUCK GR2 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR2 26 carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (18L vs. 26L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 GORUCK GR2 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.