Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
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 | Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | |
Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Clamshell on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Back on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 4 on the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
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. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 0 accept only the Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L: which should you pack?
The Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L carries 20L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (25L vs. 45L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Black Voyage Aero Lite 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.