Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 1 on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 (25L vs. 23L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the better call.