Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | |
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23
- Compression straps: No on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23.
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 carries 1L more than the Hill People Gear Junction Pack (22L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the better call.