Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Vardag Totepack | Feature | Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 100% Polyester |
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $6 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Other on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 2, side on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag.
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. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 2 accept only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag.
Only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag fits
VivaColombia, Volaris.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag: which should you pack?
The Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag carries 1L more than the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack (20L vs. 21L), while the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the better call.