Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
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 | Ortlieb Light-Pack Two |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | PS21 |
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Removable on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Removable on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 2 accept only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Ortlieb Light-Pack Two: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 25 carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two (25L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.48kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits 95% 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 Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the better call.