Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Ulvö 23 | Feature | Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | Cordura 420D Packcloth |
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Rolltop on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack.
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. 169 accept both. 12 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 12L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 (23L vs. 35L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the better call.