North Face Voyager Duffel vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Voyager Duffel
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×35×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Voyager Duffel | Feature | Fjallraven Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the North Face Voyager Duffel and Fjallraven Travel Pack
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the North Face Voyager Duffel; Yes on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the North Face Voyager Duffel; 2 on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the North Face Voyager Duffel; Yes on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the North Face Voyager Duffel; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 25 accept both. 4 accept only the North Face Voyager Duffel, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Only the North Face Voyager Duffel fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air.
North Face Voyager Duffel vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Travel Pack carries 3L more than the North Face Voyager Duffel (32L vs. 35L), while the North Face Voyager Duffel is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Voyager Duffel fits 15% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the North Face Voyager Duffel is the better call.