Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Ortleib Light-Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26

Front facing view of the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26
Capacity26 L
Weight0.475 kg
Dimensions48×26×20 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$110

Feature by feature

Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26FeatureOrtleib Light-Pack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
2 Opening 2
N Passport
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt removable
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
N Laptop N
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2 Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
100% polyamide 210Dpolyurethane-coated nylon fabric

Ortleib Light-Pack

Capacity25 L
Weight0.3 kg
Dimensions47×26×15 cm
Airline fit93%
Price$140

Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 and Ortleib Light-Pack

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Ortleib Light-Pack: which should you pack?

The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 1L more than the Ortleib Light-Pack (26L vs. 25L), while the Ortleib Light-Pack 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 Ortleib Light-Pack is the better call.