Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. ILE Race Day Bag
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 | ILE Race Day Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| 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 | XPAC sailcloth |
ILE Race Day Bag
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×27.9×15.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and ILE Race Day Bag
- Opening: Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Clamshell on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Passport pocket: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Yes on the ILE Race Day Bag.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; 2 on the ILE Race Day Bag.
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. 169 accept both. 10 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 1 accept only the ILE Race Day Bag.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the ILE Race Day Bag fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. ILE Race Day Bag: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 25 carries 4L more than the ILE Race Day Bag (25L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.