Fjallraven Ulvö 30 vs. Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Ulvö 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Ulvö 30 | Feature | Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 and Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
- Compression straps: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; Yes on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; Top flap on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; Yes on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; 1 on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; No on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 131 accept both. 43 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 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, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Ulvö 30 vs. Fjallraven Bergtagen 30: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 30 carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.04kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 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 Fjallraven Ulvö 30 is the better call.