Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Deuter Ypsilon
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 | Deuter Ypsilon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | PES 600 Coat, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 and Deuter Ypsilon
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; Top zip on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; Yes on the Deuter Ypsilon.
- Rain cover: No on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; Yes on the Deuter Ypsilon.
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. 77 accept both. 99 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26, and 2 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?
The Deuter Ypsilon carries 2L more than the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 (26L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the lighter pack at 0.475kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Deuter Ypsilon; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the better call.