Fjallraven Raven 20L vs. Fjallraven Raven 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Raven 20L | Feature | Fjallraven Raven 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | 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 | |
| G-1000 HeavyDuty | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
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. 23 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Fjallraven Raven 20L vs. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Raven 28 carries 8L more than the Fjallraven Raven 20L (20L vs. 28L), while the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Raven 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the better call.