Fjallraven Greenland Top vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Greenland Top
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Greenland Top | Feature | Arc'Teryx Arro 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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% cotton | 1260-denier Invista Ballistic Superpack nylon |
Arc'Teryx Arro 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Greenland Top and Arc'Teryx Arro 22
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Greenland Top; Top zip on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
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. 73 accept both. 108 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Greenland Top vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Arro 22 carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Greenland Top (20L vs. 22L), 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 Arc'Teryx Arro 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top is the better call.