Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Jansport Hatchet
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 | Jansport Hatchet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Hatchet
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $76 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and Jansport Hatchet
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Top flap on the Jansport Hatchet.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Yes on the Jansport Hatchet.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 177 accept both. 4 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23, and 0 accept only the Jansport Hatchet.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Jansport Hatchet: which should you pack?
The Jansport Hatchet carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 (23L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Hatchet is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.65kg). 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 Jansport Hatchet; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Hatchet is the better call.