Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L
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 | Cabin Zero Military 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 1000 denier nylon |
Cabin Zero Military 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Cabin Zero Military 28L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; 4 on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Clamshell on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; 1, side on the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Both have: 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Cabin Zero Military 28L.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Cabin Zero Military 28L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Military 28L 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 Cabin Zero Military 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the better call.