Fjallraven Ulvö 30 vs. Exped Typhoon 25
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 | Exped Typhoon 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | 210 D robic HD ripstop nylon |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 and Exped Typhoon 25
- Compression straps: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; No on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; No on the Exped Typhoon 25.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; 1 on the Exped Typhoon 25.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30, and 0 accept only the Exped Typhoon 25.
Only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Fjallraven Ulvö 30 vs. Exped Typhoon 25: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 30 carries 5L more than the Exped Typhoon 25 (30L vs. 25L), while the Exped Typhoon 25 is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Exped Typhoon 25 is the better call.