Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. CabinZero Classic 36L
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 | CabinZero Classic 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester |
CabinZero Classic 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and CabinZero Classic 36L
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Other on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 2 on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
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. 143 accept both. 36 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 0 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. CabinZero Classic 36L: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 16L more than the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack (20L vs. 36L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 CabinZero Classic 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.