Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30
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 | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Fjallraven Ulvö 30
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 30 carries 7L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 (23L vs. 30L), 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 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the better call.