Fjallraven Vardag 28 vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
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 | Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester 600D (recycled) | 7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish |
Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $129 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Vardag 28 and Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28; No on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Fjallraven Vardag 28; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Fjallraven Vardag 28; Yes on the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 173 accept both. 0 accept only the Fjallraven Vardag 28, and 2 accept only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L.
Only the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Vardag 28 vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 28 (28L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Vardag 28 is the better call.