Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
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 | Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| 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 | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal Produced without PFAS | 600D polyester |
Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong and Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 2 on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 15in on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
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. 186 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Kanken Outlong vs. Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L carries 10L more than the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong (18L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Cabin Zero Gap Year 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken Outlong is the better call.