Salkan The Daypack 20L vs. Fjallraven Raven 28
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 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Salkan The Daypack 20L and Fjallraven Raven 28
- Opening: Other on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Salkan The Daypack 20L; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
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. 158 accept both. 17 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Only the Salkan The Daypack 20L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Salkan The Daypack 20L vs. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Raven 28 carries 8L more than the Salkan The Daypack 20L (20L vs. 28L), while the Salkan The Daypack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salkan The Daypack 20L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Raven 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Salkan The Daypack 20L is the better call.