Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
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 Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Vardag 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Top on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; 3 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
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. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 28 carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 (23L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Vardag 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the better call.