Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16
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 Vertrail 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 210D | 220D PA PLAIN TPU |
Deuter Vertrail 16
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×23×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 and Deuter Vertrail 16
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; No on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; No on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 170 accept both. 6 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26, and 0 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 10L more than the Deuter Vertrail 16 (26L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 is the lighter pack at 0.475kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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.