Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium | Feature | Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 20L |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 400D double poly-coated DWR-impregnated nylon canvas shell |
Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.55 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Clamshell on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Removable on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Yes on the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 175 accept both. 6 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip.
Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium carries the same capacity as the Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.55kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the better call.