Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
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 Linked Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
- Water resistant: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
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 2 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack (20L vs. 25L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.45kg). 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 Linked Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.