Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
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 | Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 2 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries the same capacity as the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.44kg). 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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.