Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. STM Haven
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 | STM Haven |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | Polyester |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and STM Haven
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 5 on the STM Haven.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the STM Haven.
- Water resistant: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the STM Haven.
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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 2 accept only the STM Haven.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the STM Haven fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. STM Haven: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries the same capacity as the STM Haven (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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.