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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/d61jrhnw5u/fjallraven-vardag-25/j8ko174gcn/kathmandu-parker-pack/"
title: "Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs Kathmandu Parker Pack"
description: "Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs Kathmandu Parker Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/d61jrhnw5u/fjallraven-vardag-25/j8ko174gcn/kathmandu-parker-pack/"
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# Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Fjallraven Vardag 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/d61jrhnw5u/fjallraven-vardag-25/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624889236/carryons/Fjallraven_Vardag_25_eya3tc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.48 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×31×14.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Fjallraven Vardag 25 | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td><td>100% Recycled Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Parker Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/j8ko174gcn/kathmandu-parker-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Parker Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627629181/carryons/Kathmandu_Parker_Pack_28L_qmu0ol.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.89 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>41%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Kathmandu Parker Pack

-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 17in on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Yes on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; No on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 102 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.

### Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack: which should you pack?

The **Kathmandu Parker Pack** carries 3L more than the **Fjallraven Vardag 25** (25L vs. 28L), while the **Fjallraven Vardag 25** is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.89kg). 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 Kathmandu Parker Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.