Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | 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 | |
| Cordura 420D Packcloth | 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 Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack and Fjallraven Ulvö 30
- Compression straps: No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Both have: 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. 169 accept both. 0 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack, and 5 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?
The Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 (35L vs. 30L), while the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.