Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.78 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×29×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 65% Recycled Polyester, 35% Cotton | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L; 2 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L, and 34 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, 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.
Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 4L more than the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L (26L vs. 30L), while the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 0.78kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Moana Canvas Pack 26L is the better call.