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title: "Fjallraven Vardag 28 vs Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L"
description: "Fjallraven Vardag 28 vs Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Fjallraven Vardag 28 vs. Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t8ggm6g3zf/fjallraven-vardag-28/)

by [Fjallraven](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Fjallraven)

![Front facing view of the Fjallraven Vardag 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1624969874/carryons/Fjallraven_Vardag_28_qa4k7z.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×29×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester 600D (recycled)</td><td>7.3-oz 400-denier 100% postconsumer recycled polyester with a PU coating and a PFC-free DWR finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xhpl1ts3fx/patagonia-snowdrifter-pack-30l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia SnowDrifter Pack 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633434165/carryons/Patagonia_SnowDrifter_Pack_30L_qb6wqh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.