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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/d61jrhnw5u/fjallraven-vardag-25/x69n6oj0ta/deuter-vertrail-16/"
title: "Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs Deuter Vertrail 16 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs Deuter Vertrail 16: 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/x69n6oj0ta/deuter-vertrail-16/"
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# Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16

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 | Deuter Vertrail 16 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| 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>220D PA PLAIN TPU</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Vertrail 16](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x69n6oj0ta/deuter-vertrail-16/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×23×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 25 and Deuter Vertrail 16

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Rolltop on the Deuter Vertrail 16.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 25; Removable on the Deuter Vertrail 16.

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. 169 accept both. 10 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 25, and 1 accept only the Deuter Vertrail 16.

### 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 Deuter Vertrail 16 fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Fjallraven Vardag 25 vs. Deuter Vertrail 16: which should you pack?

The **Fjallraven Vardag 25** carries 9L more than the **Deuter Vertrail 16** (25L vs. 16L), while the **Fjallraven Vardag 25** is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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.