Fjallraven Greenland Top vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Greenland Top
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Greenland Top | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 630D nylon/cotton canvas |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Greenland Top and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Greenland Top; Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top; No on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Greenland Top vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Greenland Top (20L vs. 24L), while the Fjallraven Greenland Top is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top is the better call.