Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition | Feature | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 2, side on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition, and 2 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Raven 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the better call.