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title: "Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L"
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# Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Fjallraven Kanken 16L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/f65zahrfy3/fjallraven-kanken-16l/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Kanken 16L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990363/carryons/fjallraven-kanken-16l-f65zahrfy3.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>36×28×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Fjallraven Kanken 16L | Feature | Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal</td><td>Body: 2.4-oz 70-denier ripstop nylon Lining: 3-oz 200-denier 100% polyester with a PU coating</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mdp5ssw9tl/patagonia-ultralight-black-hole-tote-pack-27l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632922267/carryons/Patagonia_Ultralight_Black_Hole_Tote_Pack_27L_l4wfwd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>39×26×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Top zip on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Yes on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Yes on the Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L.

Both have: passport pocket, 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. 187 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L** carries 11L more than the **Fjallraven Kanken 16L** (16L vs. 27L), 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 Patagonia Ultralight Black Hole® Tote Pack 27L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.