Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Light-Pack Two | Feature | Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS21 | 100% polyamide 210D |
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.475 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $110 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two and Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
- Opening: Top zip on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; Rolltop on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 1L more than the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two (25L vs. 26L), while the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.475kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the better call.