Fjallraven Vardag 28 vs. Fjallraven Raven 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Vardag 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Vardag 28 | Feature | Fjallraven Raven 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester 600D (recycled) | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 28 and Fjallraven Raven 28
- Compression straps: 2 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28; No on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Fjallraven Vardag 28; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 158 accept both. 15 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Only the Fjallraven Vardag 28 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Fjallraven Vardag 28 vs. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Vardag 28 carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Raven 28 (28L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Fjallraven Vardag 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the better call.