The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
The Moderne Explorer Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $149 |
Feature by feature
| The Moderne Explorer Backpack | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the The Moderne Explorer Backpack and Fjallraven Greenland Top
- Opening: Clamshell on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; Top flap on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 171 accept both. 0 accept only the The Moderne Explorer Backpack, and 10 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top: which should you pack?
The The Moderne Explorer Backpack carries 15L more than the Fjallraven Greenland Top (35L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the The Moderne Explorer Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top is the better call.