Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Waymark Dark Sky
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 | Waymark Dark Sky |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics |
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Waymark Dark Sky
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Other on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2 on the Waymark Dark Sky.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2, side on the Waymark Dark Sky.
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 Waymark Dark Sky.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 25 carries 9L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (25L vs. 16L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.48kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky 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 Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.