Yeti Ranchero 27L vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Yeti Ranchero 27L | 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 27L and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Opening: Other on the Yeti Ranchero 27L; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 27L; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 27L; 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. 73 accept both. 0 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 27L, and 100 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Yeti Ranchero 27L vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 28 carries 1L more than the Yeti Ranchero 27L (27L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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.