Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
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 | Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | 600 denier polyester |
Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×37×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 61% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 4 on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 15in on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 116 accept both. 71 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L carries 28L more than the Fjallraven Kanken 16L (16L vs. 44L), while the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Cabin Zero Classic Cabin Backpack 44L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.