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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/f65zahrfy3/fjallraven-kanken-16l/y4hnzor7bp/waterfield-bolt/"
title: "Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs Waterfield Bolt - One Bag Travel"
description: "Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs Waterfield Bolt: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Waterfield Bolt

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 | Waterfield Bolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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>Durable waxed canvas OR 1050 Denier Ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Waterfield Bolt](https://onebag.travel/carryon/y4hnzor7bp/waterfield-bolt/)

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

![Front facing view of the Waterfield Bolt](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601124122/carryons/waterfieldbolt_mfie4n.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>17 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×32×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$370</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and Waterfield Bolt

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Top zip on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Yes on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 15in on the Waterfield Bolt.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 3 on the Waterfield Bolt.

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. 179 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L, and 0 accept only the Waterfield Bolt.

### Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits

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

## Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Waterfield Bolt: which should you pack?

The **Waterfield Bolt** carries 1L more than the **Fjallraven Kanken 16L** (16L vs. 17L), while the **Fjallraven Kanken 16L** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Waterfield Bolt; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kanken 16L is the better call.