Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 158.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×29.2×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $20 |
Feature by feature
| Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | 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 Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack and Fjallraven Vardag 25
- Compression straps: Yes on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Sternum strap: No on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. 1 accept only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
Only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (27L vs. 25L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 158.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.