Exped Transit 30 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 30 | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Vardag 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Exped Transit 30 and Fjallraven Vardag 25
- Compression straps: Yes on the Exped Transit 30; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Opening: Other on the Exped Transit 30; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Exped Transit 30; Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
Both have: 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. 163 accept both. 1 accept only the Exped Transit 30, and 16 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
Only the Exped Transit 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Exped Transit 30 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 30 carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (30L vs. 25L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.675kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Transit 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.