Salkan The Daypack 20L vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan The Daypack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $165 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan The Daypack 20L | Feature | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Salkan The Daypack 20L and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Opening: Other on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; No on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 175 accept both. 0 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L, and 6 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Salkan The Daypack 20L vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Daypack 20L carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Raven 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan The Daypack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the better call.