Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. STM Grace
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 | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack and STM Grace
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the STM Grace.
- Water resistant: No on the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack; Yes on the STM Grace.
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 1 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Niugini.
Fjallraven Vardag Totepack vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag Totepack carries the same capacity as the STM Grace (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Vardag Totepack is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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.