Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. ILE Flaptop
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 | ILE Flaptop |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | 1000D Cordura |
ILE Flaptop
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 and ILE Flaptop
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; Yes on the ILE Flaptop.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; No on the ILE Flaptop.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 136 accept both. 45 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24, and 0 accept only the ILE Flaptop.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. ILE Flaptop: which should you pack?
The ILE Flaptop carries 8L more than the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 (24L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 ILE Flaptop; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the better call.