Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
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 | Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 210D Nylon 3-line ripstop Exomesh slash guard Turn lock security hooks RFID blocking |
Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Removable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 (23L vs. 25L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Pacsafe Venturesafe 25L GII Anti-Theft Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the better call.