Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Arcido Vaga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.96 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium | Feature | Arcido Vaga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | optional |
| 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: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium and Arcido Vaga
- Opening: Top flap on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Clamshell on the Arcido Vaga.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; Optional on the Arcido Vaga.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 172 accept both. 9 accept only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium, and 0 accept only the Arcido Vaga.
Only the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium vs. Arcido Vaga: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium carries the same capacity as the Arcido Vaga (20L vs. 20L), while the Arcido Vaga is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.96kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Rucksack No. 21 Medium; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Vaga is the better call.