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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/d61jrhnw5u/fjallraven-vardag-25/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/"
title: "Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs Fjallraven Vardag 28"
description: "Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs Fjallraven Vardag 28: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/d61jrhnw5u/fjallraven-vardag-25/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/"
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3.  Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28

# Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Fjallraven Vardag 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/d61jrhnw5u/fjallraven-vardag-25/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624889236/carryons/Fjallraven_Vardag_25_eya3tc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.48 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×31×14.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$80</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton</td><td>100% polyester 600D (recycled)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624969874/carryons/Fjallraven_Vardag_28_qa4k7z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.