Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
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 | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Clamshell on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Hideable on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 10 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel carries 2.6000000000000014L more than the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack (20L vs. 22.6L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.