Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Tom Bihn Daylight
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 | Tom Bihn Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | Ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior/ 525 denier 2x2 bluesign® Ballistic nylon exterior |
Tom Bihn Daylight
| Capacity | 16.5 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Tom Bihn Daylight
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the Tom Bihn Daylight.
- Water resistant: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the Tom Bihn Daylight.
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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Tom Bihn Daylight: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries 3.5L more than the Tom Bihn Daylight (20L vs. 16.5L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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.