Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Chrome Rostov
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 | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 and Chrome Rostov
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Other on the Chrome Rostov.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; Yes on the Chrome Rostov.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Ulvö 23; 1, side on the Chrome Rostov.
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. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23, and 0 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Fjallraven Ulvö 23 vs. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 23 carries the same capacity as the Chrome Rostov (23L vs. 23L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 23 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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.