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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/f65zahrfy3/fjallraven-kanken-16l/rrd96z4gxh/matador-refraction/"
title: "Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs Matador ReFraction - One Bag Travel"
description: "Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs Matador ReFraction: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/f65zahrfy3/fjallraven-kanken-16l/rrd96z4gxh/matador-refraction/"
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# Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Matador ReFraction

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 | Matador ReFraction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal</td><td>Recycled nylon, Bluesign® approved</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador ReFraction](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rrd96z4gxh/matador-refraction/)

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

![Front facing view of the Matador ReFraction](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990384/carryons/matador-refraction-rrd96z4gxh.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>0.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×25×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and Matador ReFraction

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Other on the Matador ReFraction.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Top on the Matador ReFraction.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Yes on the Matador ReFraction.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Removable on the Matador ReFraction.

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 Matador ReFraction.

### Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits

LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

## Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Matador ReFraction: which should you pack?

The **Fjallraven Kanken 16L** carries the same capacity as the **Matador ReFraction** (16L vs. 16L), while the **Matador ReFraction** 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 Fjallraven Kanken 16L; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador ReFraction is the better call.