Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
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 Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Vardag 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Topo Designs Mountain Pack and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Compression straps: >5 on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; 2 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Topo Designs Mountain Pack; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Topo Designs Mountain Pack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Topo Designs Mountain Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Topo Designs Mountain Pack carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 28 (30L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the better call.