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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/f65zahrfy3/fjallraven-kanken-16l/vhvistgfw2/alpine-sea-cove-bag-11l/"
title: "Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L"
description: "Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L: 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/vhvistgfw2/alpine-sea-cove-bag-11l/"
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# Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L

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 | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Vinylon F: 100% vinylal</td><td>ULTRA GRID Environmentally Friendly // PFC Free C0 DWR Face - 1500mm PU Backing</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vhvistgfw2/alpine-sea-cove-bag-11l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Alpine Sea Cove Bag 11L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990333/carryons/alpine-sea-cove-bag-11l-vhvistgfw2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>11 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>40×20×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$95</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.