Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $99 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; 1 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
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. 133 accept both. 4 accept only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L, and 35 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large (30L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Chacabuco Backpack 30L is the better call.