Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
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 | Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | ULTRA GRID Environmentally Friendly // PFC Free C0 DWR Face - 1500mm PU Backing |
Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
| Capacity | 11 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×20×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $95 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Other on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Side on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; No on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 1, front on the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L.
Both have: 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. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken 16L carries 5L more than the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L (16L vs. 11L), while the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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.