Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
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 | Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
- Water resistant: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack (20L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.48kg). 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 Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.