Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Totepack No. 2

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Fjallraven Vardag Totepack

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.44 kg
Dimensions43×32×20 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$70

Feature by feature

Fjallraven Vardag TotepackFeatureTotepack No. 2
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
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop
1 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly
N Water Bottle Holder
N Water Resistant
Material
G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cottonG-1000 HeavyDuty Eco

Totepack No. 2

Front facing view of the Totepack No. 2
Capacity16 L
Weight0.75 kg
Dimensions42×33×12 cm
Airline fit95%

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Totepack No. 2: which should you pack?

The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries 4L more than the Totepack No. 2 (20L vs. 16L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.75kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.