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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/df0jz4krta/the-moderne-explorer-backpack/dfuf8t14wl/fjallraven-greenland-top/"
title: "The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs Fjallraven Greenland Top"
description: "The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs Fjallraven Greenland Top: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# The Moderne Explorer Backpack vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top

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

## [The Moderne Explorer Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/df0jz4krta/the-moderne-explorer-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the The Moderne Explorer Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618313856/carryons/The_Moderne_Explorer_Backpack_uf8bp7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>90%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

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

## [Fjallraven Greenland Top](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dfuf8t14wl/fjallraven-greenland-top/)

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

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Greenland Top](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624363273/carryons/Fjallraven_Greenland_Top_fg31z9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×26×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$120</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.