Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis
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 | Greenroom136 Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | 100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell. |
Greenroom136 Genesis
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $156 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and Greenroom136 Genesis
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Top flap on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; 17in on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23, and 0 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 carries 3L more than the Greenroom136 Genesis (23L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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.