Exped Torrent 30 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Torrent 30 | 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 |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, TPU film laminate, >10'000 mm water column | 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 Exped Torrent 30 and Fjallraven Ulvö 30
- Compression straps: No on the Exped Torrent 30; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Torrent 30; 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Exped Torrent 30; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Torrent 30; 2, side on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 164 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Torrent 30, and 10 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Exped Torrent 30 vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?
The Exped Torrent 30 carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.13kg). 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 Exped Torrent 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 is the better call.