Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Fjallraven Vardag Totepack

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.44 kg
Dimensions43×32×20 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$70

Feature by feature

Fjallraven Vardag TotepackFeatureCabin Zero Varsity 26L
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
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% cotton600D Polyester

Cabin Zero Varsity 26L

Front facing view of the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
Capacity26 L
Weight0.44 kg
Dimensions40×30×16 cm
Airline fit98%
Price$90

Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Cabin Zero Varsity 26L

Both have: backpack straps.

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. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 7 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.

Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits

Air Niugini, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.

Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: which should you pack?

The Cabin Zero Varsity 26L carries 6L more than the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack (20L vs. 26L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the better call.