Fjallraven Singi 20 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Singi 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $85 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Singi 20 | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester 600D (recycled) | 100% polyester 600D (recycled) |
Fjallraven Vardag 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Singi 20 and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Hip belt: No on the Fjallraven Singi 20; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Fjallraven Singi 20; 15in on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 8 accept only the Fjallraven Singi 20, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Singi 20 vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 28 carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Singi 20 (20L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Singi 20 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Singi 20 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Vardag 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Singi 20 is the better call.