Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
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 | Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | ✓ |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | Polyester & PVA Hardshell |
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Other on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; 2 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Hard shell: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; 1 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23, and 0 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 carries 11.5L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (23L vs. 11.5L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 1.58kg). 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.