Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. DSPTCH Utility Ruck
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 | DSPTCH Utility Ruck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 410D Nylon Packcloth with DWR coating |
DSPTCH Utility Ruck
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $204 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and DSPTCH Utility Ruck
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Top flap on the DSPTCH Utility Ruck.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Yes on the DSPTCH Utility Ruck.
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. 143 accept both. 38 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23, and 0 accept only the DSPTCH Utility Ruck.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. DSPTCH Utility Ruck: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Utility Ruck carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 (23L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 DSPTCH Utility Ruck; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the better call.