Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Ikea Pirving
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 | Ikea Pirving |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Ikea Pirving
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Other on the Ikea Pirving.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Removable on the Ikea Pirving.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 14in on the Ikea Pirving.
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 9 accept only the Ikea Pirving.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Ikea Pirving: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries 11L more than the Ikea Pirving (20L vs. 9L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving fits 99% 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 Ikea Pirving is the better call.