Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. ILE Default Mini
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 | ILE Default Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura or xpac 1.45kg x-pac; 1.65kg cordura |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and ILE Default Mini
- Compression straps: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; 4 on the ILE Default Mini.
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Rolltop on the ILE Default Mini.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Removable on the ILE Default Mini.
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 ILE Default Mini.
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. ILE Default Mini: which should you pack?
The ILE Default Mini carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 (23L vs. 25L), 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 ILE Default Mini; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the better call.