Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.475 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×26×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 | Feature | Exped Cloudburst 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | recycled 70 D taffeta nylon PU coated bluesign® approved fabric PFAS free |
Exped Cloudburst 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 and Exped Cloudburst 25
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; Yes on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; No on the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 168 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26, and 0 accept only the Exped Cloudburst 25.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Exped Cloudburst 25: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 1L more than the Exped Cloudburst 25 (26L vs. 25L), while the Exped Cloudburst 25 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.475kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 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 Exped Cloudburst 25 is the better call.