Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Exped Metro 20
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 | Exped Metro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and Exped Metro 20
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; No on the Exped Metro 20.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Clamshell on the Exped Metro 20.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23, and 0 accept only the Exped Metro 20.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Exped Metro 20: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 carries 3L more than the Exped Metro 20 (23L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 0.72kg). 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.