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title: "Gregory Nano 28L vs Fjallraven Vardag 28 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Gregory Nano 28L vs Fjallraven Vardag 28: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Gregory Nano 28L vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28

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

## [Gregory Nano 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/571tduqeup/gregory-nano-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Gregory Nano 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990371/carryons/gregory-nano-28l-571tduqeup.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>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>69%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$101</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Gregory Nano 28L | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | 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>210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR</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 Gregory Nano 28L and Fjallraven Vardag 28

-   **Opening:** Other on the Gregory Nano 28L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Gregory Nano 28L; Top on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Gregory Nano 28L; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Gregory Nano 28L; 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Nano 28L, and 42 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.

### Only the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Gregory Nano 28L vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?

The **Gregory Nano 28L** carries the same capacity as the **Fjallraven Vardag 28** (28L vs. 28L), while the **Gregory Nano 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Fjallraven Vardag 28** fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Nano 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Nano 28L is the better call.