Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 23
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö 23 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and Fjallraven Ulvö 23
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Front on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; 2, side on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 23: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 (23L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the better call.