Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 2 |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 | |
| Challenge Outdoor EPX200 | 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 Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Compression straps: 5 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; 2 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Opening: Other on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; 3 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack, and 6 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 28 carries 3L more than the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack (25L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.