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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/2pzklkilok/zpacks-bagger-ultra/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/"
title: "Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs Fjallraven Vardag 28 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs Fjallraven Vardag 28: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28

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

## [Zpacks Bagger Ultra](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2pzklkilok/zpacks-bagger-ultra/)

by [Zpacks](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Zpacks)

![Front facing view of the Zpacks Bagger Ultra](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990726/carryons/zpacks-bagger-ultra-2pzklkilok.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free</td><td>100% polyester 600D (recycled)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624969874/carryons/Fjallraven_Vardag_28_qa4k7z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and Fjallraven Vardag 28

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 2 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 6 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.

### Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?

The **Fjallraven Vardag 28** carries 3L more than the **Zpacks Bagger Ultra** (25L vs. 28L), while the **Zpacks Bagger Ultra** is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Zpacks Bagger Ultra** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Vardag 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.