Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
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 | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Water resistant: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
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. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack, and 7 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Niugini, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% 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.