Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
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 | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $99 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 17in on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (25L vs. 30L), 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 Eagle Creek Wayfinder 30L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.