Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Mammut Aenergy 12

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 26FeatureMammut Aenergy 12
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
2 Opening 1
N Passport N
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 N
Y Water Resistant N
Material
100% polyamide 210D100% Polyamide

Mammut Aenergy 12

Front facing view of the Mammut Aenergy 12
Capacity12 L
Weight0.3 kg
Dimensions46×23×17 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$80

Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 and Mammut Aenergy 12

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.

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 3 accept only the Mammut Aenergy 12.

Only the Mammut Aenergy 12 fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.

Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Mammut Aenergy 12: which should you pack?

The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 14L more than the Mammut Aenergy 12 (26L vs. 12L), while the Mammut Aenergy 12 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.475kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mammut Aenergy 12 fits 95% 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 Mammut Aenergy 12 is the better call.