Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight 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 | Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 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 | N |
| 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 | Rip-resistant nylon fabric |
Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $19 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Yes on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2 on the Neekfox 30L Lightweight 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. 138 accept both. 41 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 1 accept only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack.
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, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?
The Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack carries 5L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (25L vs. 30L), while the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.48kg). 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 Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Neekfox 30L Lightweight Backpack is the better call.