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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/e5knzdtvc9/fjallraven-rucksack-no-21-medium/q5ji75yftc/arcteryx-granville-20/"
title: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs Arc'Teryx Granville 20"
description: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs Arc'Teryx Granville 20: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://onebag.travel/carryon/e5knzdtvc9/fjallraven-rucksack-no-21-medium/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624459069/carryons/Fjallraven_Rucksack_No._21_Medium_jvbbap.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.96 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium | Feature | Arc'Teryx Granville 20 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td><td>N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'Teryx Granville 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/q5ji75yftc/arcteryx-granville-20/)

by [Arc'teryx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arc'teryx)

![Front facing view of the Arc'Teryx Granville 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620622969/carryons/Arc_Teryx_Granville_20_ziumyv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and Arc'Teryx Granville 20

-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.

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. 167 accept both. 14 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.

### Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits

Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20: which should you pack?

The **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** carries the same capacity as the **Arc'Teryx Granville 20** (20L vs. 20L), while the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.