Fjallraven Greenland Top vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium

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

Fjallraven Greenland Top

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Greenland Top
Capacity20 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions43×26×15 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$120

Feature by feature

Fjallraven Greenland TopFeatureFjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
3 Opening 3
N 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
G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cottonG-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton

Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium

Front facing view of the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
Capacity20 L
Weight0.96 kg
Dimensions44×28×13 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$180

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Fjallraven Greenland Top vs. Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium: which should you pack?

The Fjallraven Greenland Top carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Greenland Top is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.96kg). 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 Fjallraven Greenland Top; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top is the better call.