Fjallraven Kaipak 28 vs. Deuter Ypsilon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Kaipak 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Kaipak 28 | Feature | Deuter Ypsilon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | 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 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton 100% polyamide 500D | PES 600 Coat, 600D PES |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 and Deuter Ypsilon
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Kaipak 28; No on the Deuter Ypsilon.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 31 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28, and 48 accept only the Deuter Ypsilon.
Only the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Deuter Ypsilon fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Fjallraven Kaipak 28 vs. Deuter Ypsilon: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Kaipak 28 carries the same capacity as the Deuter Ypsilon (28L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 is the lighter pack at 1.05kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Ypsilon fits 42% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Kaipak 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Kaipak 28 is the better call.