Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
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 | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Vardag 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Compression straps: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Top on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 3 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2, side on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits
Air Niugini.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 28 carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Fjallraven Vardag 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.