Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Exped Typhoon 25
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 | Exped Typhoon 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| 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 210D | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 and Exped Typhoon 25
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; Yes on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26; 2, side on the Exped Typhoon 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 3 accept only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26, and 0 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven High Coast Rolltop 26 carries 1L more than the Exped Typhoon 25 (26L vs. 25L), 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.