Fjallraven Greenland Top Large vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Greenland Top Large | Feature | Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton | 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents |
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; 2 on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
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. 166 accept both. 2 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large, and 10 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian.
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 4.5L more than the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack (30L vs. 25.5L), while the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack fits 93% 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.