Fjallraven Ulvö 30 vs. Osprey Daylite
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 | Osprey Daylite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Ulvö 30 and Osprey Daylite
- Opening: Rolltop on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; Other on the Osprey Daylite.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; Yes on the Osprey Daylite.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; 14in on the Osprey Daylite.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Fjallraven Ulvö 30; 3 on the Osprey Daylite.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Ulvö 30, and 7 accept only the Osprey Daylite.
Only the Osprey Daylite fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Ulvö 30 vs. Osprey Daylite: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Ulvö 30 carries 17L more than the Osprey Daylite (30L vs. 13L), while the Osprey Daylite is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite fits 96% 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 Osprey Daylite is the better call.