Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
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 | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 6 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the lighter pack at 0.96kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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.