Fjallraven Farden Carry-on vs. GORUCK GR3
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Farden Carry-on
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 67% |
| Price | $205 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Farden Carry-on | Feature | GORUCK GR3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 3, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyamide 500D | 1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on and GORUCK GR3
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; No on the GORUCK GR3.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; No on the GORUCK GR3.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; 17in on the GORUCK GR3.
- Water bottle pockets: 3, side on the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on; No on the GORUCK GR3.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 42 accept only the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR3.
Only the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, Czech Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Peach, Porter Airlines, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Turkish Airlines.
Fjallraven Farden Carry-on vs. GORUCK GR3: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR3 carries 3L more than the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on (42L vs. 45L), while the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on fits 67% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the GORUCK GR3; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Farden Carry-on is the better call.