Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. Deuter UP Sydney
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.46 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 | Feature | Deuter UP Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Deuter UP Sydney
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 and Deuter UP Sydney
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; No on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; Yes on the Deuter UP Sydney.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; 1 on the Deuter UP Sydney.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24, and 0 accept only the Deuter UP Sydney.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. Deuter UP Sydney: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 carries 2L more than the Deuter UP Sydney (24L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the lighter pack at 0.46kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the better call.