Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. MixedWorks Falcon S
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 | MixedWorks Falcon S |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles |
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and MixedWorks Falcon S
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; No on the MixedWorks Falcon S.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 MixedWorks Falcon S.
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. MixedWorks Falcon S: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 23 carries 3L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (23L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). 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.