Fjällräven Kånken vs WaterField Designs Packable Backpack
The Fjällräven Kånken is 16L and 0.3kg0.7lb; the WaterField Designs Packable Backpack is 16L and 0.34kg0.7lb. The Fjällräven Kånken is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Fjällräven Kånken costs $44 less. The Fjällräven Kånken fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the WaterField Designs Packable Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 20 and 14 of 26.
| Spec | Fjällräven Kånken | WaterField Designs Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95Best | $139 |
| Volume | 16L | 16L |
| Weight | 0.3kg0.7lbBest | 0.34kg0.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 77%Best | 54% |
| Dimensions | 36×27.5×12cm14×11×4.5in | 38.1×27.9×15.2cm15×11×6in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | zip that opens the entire main compartment | main compartment zip, zippered front pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Fit | Unisex | n/a |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | Vinylon F (100% vinylal); lining 100% recycled polyamide 70D; polypropylene webbing | Custom water-resistant technical fabric, 400 x 300 denier ripstop nylon lining, splash-proof zippers |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Fjällräven Kånken | WaterField Designs Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air France | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| KLM | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Lufthansa | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| SAS | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Turkish Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.