Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Vardag 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Vardag 25 | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 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 Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Fjallraven Greenland Top
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Top flap on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 15in on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 25 carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Greenland Top (25L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.7kg). 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 Fjallraven Vardag 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.