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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/"
title: "Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs GORUCK GR1 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs GORUCK GR1 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/"
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# Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. GORUCK GR1 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Fjallraven Kanken Outlong](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9qiq5dttgm/fjallraven-kanken-outlong/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990364/carryons/fjallraven-kanken-outlong-9qiq5dttgm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Fjallraven Kanken Outlong | Feature | GORUCK GR1 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS</td><td>1000D Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR1 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598261/carryons/20016_source_1570272547_155c454e-df38-49c9-8039-74db56af758b_1800x1800_owhkvj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and GORUCK GR1 26

-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Top on the GORUCK GR1 26.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 17in on the GORUCK GR1 26.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; No on the GORUCK GR1 26.

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. 169 accept both. 18 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.

### Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?

The **GORUCK GR1 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. 1.5kg). 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 GORUCK GR1 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.