Yeti Ranchero 22L vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Yeti Ranchero 22L | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Hip Belt | removable | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | 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 | |
| TuffSkin nylon. | 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 Yeti Ranchero 22L and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Opening: Other on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 22L; 3 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, 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. 136 accept both. 3 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 22L, and 37 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Yeti Ranchero 22L fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Yeti Ranchero 22L vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 28 carries 6L more than the Yeti Ranchero 22L (22L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits 92% 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 Vardag 28 is the better call.