Rehose Barrel vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Rehose Barrel
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $210 |
Feature by feature
| Rehose Barrel | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | 2 | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | Y | |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2, side | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D Cordura black500D Cordura colored lining | 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 Rehose Barrel and Fjallraven Vardag 28
- Opening: Other on the Rehose Barrel; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
- Hip belt: No on the Rehose Barrel; Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, 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. 136 accept both. 0 accept only the Rehose Barrel, and 37 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Rehose Barrel vs. Fjallraven Vardag 28: which should you pack?
The Rehose Barrel carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Vardag 28 (28L vs. 28L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Rehose Barrel; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the better call.