Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Piorama Delta
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 | Piorama Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 42L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 900D Nylon |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and Piorama Delta
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 2 on the Piorama Delta.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Removable on the Piorama Delta.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 16in on the Piorama Delta.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Yes on the Piorama Delta.
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. 179 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the Piorama Delta.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Piorama Delta: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Outlong carries 2L more than the Piorama Delta (18L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Kanken Outlong; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.