MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack vs. Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack | Feature | Fjallraven Farden Carry-on |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 3, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PU coated 300-denier ripstop | 100% polyamide 500D |
Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $205 |
Key differences between the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack and Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; Yes on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Hip belt: Removable on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; Optional on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; 16in on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; 3, side on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
- Water resistant: No on the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack; Yes on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 127 accept both. 8 accept only the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on.
Only the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack fits
Croatia Air, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack vs. Fjallraven Farden Carry-on: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Farden Carry-on carries 2L more than the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack (40L vs. 42L), while the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; if you want to travel lighter, the MEC Outpost 40L Travel Pack is the better call.