Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. HikePro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 36×28×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kanken 16L | Feature | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and HikePro
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Other on the HikePro.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; No on the HikePro.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 9 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L, and 0 accept only the HikePro.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. HikePro: which should you pack?
The HikePro carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Kanken 16L (16L vs. 20L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HikePro; if you want to travel lighter, the HikePro is the better call.