Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
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 | Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| 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 | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS | ULTRA GRID Environmentally Friendly // PFC Free C0 DWR Face - 1500mm PU Backing |
Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
| Capacity | 11 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×20×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Other on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; Side on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 2 on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 1, front on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 187 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken Outlong carries 7L more than the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L (18L vs. 11L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.