Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Yeti Ranchero 22L
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 | Yeti Ranchero 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | |
| 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 | TuffSkin nylon. |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Yeti Ranchero 22L
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Other on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Top on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
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. 139 accept both. 42 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Yeti Ranchero 22L: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 23 carries 1L more than the Yeti Ranchero 22L (23L vs. 22L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Fjallraven Ulvö 23; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the better call.