Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
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 | Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 00% recycled nylon plain weave |
Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
| Capacity | 29 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Yes on the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.
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. 130 accept both. 49 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L carries 4L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (25L vs. 29L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.96kg). 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 Patagonia Guidewater Backpack 29L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.