Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
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 | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | Polyamide |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Other on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; 2, side on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; No on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Both have: sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits
Air Niugini, Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium carries 5L more than the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (20L vs. 15L), while the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.96kg). 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 Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.