Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
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 | Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | - 1680 PU Lined Ballistic |
Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Clamshell on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Hideable on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; 2 on the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 0 accept only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries 2L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (20L vs. 18L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.