Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L vs. Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $101 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L | Feature | Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester | Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide |
Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L and Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; Yes on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; Yes on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 131 accept both. 43 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L vs. Fjallraven Bergtagen 30: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 carries 2L more than the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L (28L vs. 30L), while the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 1.04kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the better call.