Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. MEC Trail 24
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 | MEC Trail 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| removable | Hip Belt | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | Polyurethane-coated Polyester |
MEC Trail 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 and MEC Trail 24
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24; Other on the MEC Trail 24.
Both have: 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. 141 accept both. 40 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24, and 0 accept only the MEC Trail 24.
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, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, 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), Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 vs. MEC Trail 24: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 carries the same capacity as the MEC Trail 24 (24L vs. 24L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Foldsack 24 is the lighter pack at 0.46kg (vs. 4.3kg). 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.