Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
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 | 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: 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 Rucksack No. 21 Medium and Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Clamshell on the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; 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 Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Cotopaxi Nazca 24L carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium (20L vs. 24L), while the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.33kg). 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 Cotopaxi Nazca 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the better call.