MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
MixedWorks Falcon S
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $320 |
Feature by feature
| MixedWorks Falcon S | Feature | Fjallraven Ulvö 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| CORDURA® 1000 outer shell Waterproof X- Pac® liner YKK zippers and buckles | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Ulvö 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the MixedWorks Falcon S and Fjallraven Ulvö 30
- Passport pocket: Front on the MixedWorks Falcon S; No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the MixedWorks Falcon S; Yes on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the MixedWorks Falcon S; 2, side on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the MixedWorks Falcon S, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
MixedWorks Falcon S vs. Fjallraven Ulvö 30: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 30 carries 10L more than the MixedWorks Falcon S (20L vs. 30L), while the MixedWorks Falcon S is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MixedWorks Falcon S fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; if you want to travel lighter, the MixedWorks Falcon S is the better call.