Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Macpac Rapaki 22
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 | Macpac Rapaki 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon |
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 and Macpac Rapaki 22
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; Top zip on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; Yes on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26, and 13 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Macpac Rapaki 22: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 4L more than the Macpac Rapaki 22 (26L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the lighter pack at 0.475kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% 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 Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the better call.