Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 vs. Deuter Flyt 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.16 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×24×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $195 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 | Feature | Deuter Flyt 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 210D PA, 100D PA High Tenacity |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 and Deuter Flyt 20
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20; Removable on the Deuter Flyt 20.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20; No on the Deuter Flyt 20.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 139 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20, and 35 accept only the Deuter Flyt 20.
Only the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Deuter Flyt 20 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 vs. Deuter Flyt 20: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 carries the same capacity as the Deuter Flyt 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 is the lighter pack at 1.16kg (vs. 1.18kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Flyt 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Keb Hike 20 is the better call.