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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/e5knzdtvc9/fjallraven-rucksack-no-21-medium/ye0ghpiq20/ile-flaptop/"
title: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs ILE Flaptop"
description: "Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs ILE Flaptop: 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. ILE Flaptop

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 | ILE Flaptop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| 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 | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| 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>1000D Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Flaptop](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ye0ghpiq20/ile-flaptop/)

by [Inside Line Equipment (ILE)](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Inside Line Equipment (ILE))

![Front facing view of the ILE Flaptop](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626251787/carryons/ILE_Flaptop_zly4py.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50.8×30.5×20.3 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and ILE Flaptop

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Yes on the ILE Flaptop.
-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Yes on the ILE Flaptop.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Removable on the ILE Flaptop.

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. 136 accept both. 45 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the ILE Flaptop.

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

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

## Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. ILE Flaptop: which should you pack?

The **ILE Flaptop** carries 12L more than the **Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium** (20L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 ILE Flaptop; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium is the better call.