Tom Bihn Daylight vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Daylight
| Capacity | 16.5 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $85 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Daylight | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior/ 525 denier 2x2 bluesign® Ballistic nylon exterior | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Tom Bihn Daylight and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Hip belt: Yes on the Tom Bihn Daylight; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Tom Bihn Daylight; 2 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the Tom Bihn Daylight, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the Tom Bihn Daylight fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Tom Bihn Daylight vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 13.5L more than the Tom Bihn Daylight (16.5L vs. 30L), while the Tom Bihn Daylight is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Daylight fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Daylight is the better call.