Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
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 | Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | Water repellent polyester |
Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.18 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $45 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Clamshell on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 14in on the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 1 accept only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 1.18kg). 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 Hynes Eagle 28L Flight Approved Carry On Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.