Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Topo Designs Trip
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 | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 11in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Vinylon F: 100% vinylal | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kanken 16L and Topo Designs Trip
- Opening: Clamshell on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; Other on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Kanken 16L; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Fjallraven Kanken 16L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Kanken 16L vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kanken 16L carries 7.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (16L vs. 8.4L), 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.