Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Osprey Quasar 28L
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 | Osprey Quasar 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and Osprey Quasar 28L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Other on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; 2 on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
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. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23, and 6 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Osprey Quasar 28L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Quasar 28L 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. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Quasar 28L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Quasar 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the better call.