Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Ortlieb Vario
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 | Ortlieb Vario |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | PS33 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 and Ortlieb Vario
- Compression straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; No on the Ortlieb Vario.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Removable on the Ortlieb Vario.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Removable on the Ortlieb Vario.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23; Yes on the Ortlieb Vario.
Both have: 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Vario.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 vs. Ortlieb Vario: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Vario (23L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö Rolltop 23 is the lighter pack at 0.65kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.