Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
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 | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 210D Robic nylon |
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Other on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; 16in on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 23 carries the same capacity as the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet (23L vs. 23L), 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 Fjallraven Ulvö 23; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the better call.