Arcido Vaga vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Vaga | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| optional | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | |
| Kodra Nylon | 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 Arcido Vaga and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Vaga; Top zip on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Sternum strap: Optional on the Arcido Vaga; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
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. 167 accept both. 5 accept only the Arcido Vaga, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the Arcido Vaga fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Arcido Vaga vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 10L more than the Arcido Vaga (20L vs. 30L), while the Arcido Vaga is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Vaga fits 91% 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 Arcido Vaga is the better call.