Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. ILE Radius
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 | ILE Radius |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura or xpac |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and ILE Radius
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Top zip on the ILE Radius.
- Sternum strap: No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Removable on the ILE Radius.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 16in on the ILE Radius.
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. 176 accept both. 11 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L, and 0 accept only the ILE Radius.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?
The ILE Radius carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Kanken 16L (16L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 ILE Radius; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.