Fjallraven Raven 28 vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Raven 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Raven 28 | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000 HeavyDuty | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Raven 28 and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Passport pocket: Top on the Fjallraven Raven 28; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 28; 1 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Fjallraven Raven 28; 2 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 153 accept both. 5 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28, and 15 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 28 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Fjallraven Raven 28 vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Raven 28 (28L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the better call.