Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Topo Designs Mountain Pack | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | 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 | |
| 1000D exterior, 210D coated pack cloth liner | 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 Topo Designs Mountain Pack and Fjallraven Ulvö 30
- Compression straps: >5 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 2 accept only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Mountain Pack carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Topo Designs Mountain Pack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Topo Designs Mountain Pack is the better call.