Exped Impulse 20 vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Impulse 20 | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body: 210 D Robic HD ripstop nylon Carbonate PU, 2500 mm water column, Oeko-Tex 100 certified, PFC-free | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Exped Impulse 20 and Fjallraven Greenland Top
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Exped Impulse 20; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Exped Impulse 20; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Impulse 20; 15in on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Impulse 20, and 13 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Exped Impulse 20 vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top: which should you pack?
The Exped Impulse 20 carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Greenland Top (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Greenland Top is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.88kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Impulse 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top is the better call.