Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. ILE Transit 25L
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 | ILE Transit 25L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | Durable Cordura, waxed canvas, or XPAC sailcloth exterior |
ILE Transit 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×15.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 and ILE Transit 25L
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; 16in on the ILE Transit 25L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; Yes on the ILE Transit 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 169 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26, and 0 accept only the ILE Transit 25L.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. ILE Transit 25L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 1L more than the ILE Transit 25L (26L vs. 25L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the lighter pack at 0.475kg (vs. 2kg). 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 Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the better call.