Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Waymark Dark Sky
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 | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and Waymark Dark Sky
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Other on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Yes on the Waymark Dark Sky.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 181 accept both. 6 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L, and 0 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken 16L carries the same capacity as the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). 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 Fjallraven Kanken 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.