Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 vs. Mission Workshop "The Vandal"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Fjallraven Bergtagen 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.04 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×26×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 | Feature | Mission Workshop "The Vandal" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 64L |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Bergshell®: 400D 100% polyamide | HT500 Black, MultiCam Cordura |
Mission Workshop "The Vandal"
| Capacity | 29 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×39×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 57% |
| Price | $370 |
Key differences between the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 and Mission Workshop "The Vandal"
- Hip belt: Yes on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30; Optional on the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30; 17in on the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".
- Main compartments: 1 on the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30; 3 on the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 78 accept both. 53 accept only the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30, and 29 accept only the Mission Workshop "The Vandal".
Only the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Mission Workshop "The Vandal" fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 vs. Mission Workshop "The Vandal": which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 carries 1L more than the Mission Workshop "The Vandal" (30L vs. 29L), while the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 is the lighter pack at 1.04kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 fits 69% 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 Fjallraven Bergtagen 30 is the better call.