Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
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 Rucksack No. 21 Medium |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; No on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium.
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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium (23L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 0.96kg). 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.