Fjällräven Färden Carry-On Pack 30 vs SwissGear Urban Tech Laptop Backpack
The Fjällräven Färden Carry-On Pack 30 is 30L and 1.06kg2.3lb; the SwissGear Urban Tech Laptop Backpack is 31L and 1.04kg2.3lb. The SwissGear Urban Tech Laptop Backpack is 0.02kg0lb lighter. The SwissGear Urban Tech Laptop Backpack costs $105 less. The Fjällräven Färden Carry-On Pack 30 fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the SwissGear Urban Tech Laptop Backpack fits 32; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Fjällräven Färden Carry-On Pack 30 | SwissGear Urban Tech Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $215 | $110Best |
| Volume | 30L | 31L |
| Weight | 1.06kg2.3lb | 1.04kg2.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 89% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 48×32×20cm19×12.5×8in | 47.6×30.5×20.3cm18.5×12×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | 17"Best |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | Clamshell, Splits open flat with mesh separators for easy packing | main zip with file pocket, padded laptop compartment, organizer compartment, hidden front pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 3 years |
| Fit | Unisex | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | Removable | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled polyamide 500D; lining 100% recycled polyamide 210D | 600D woven polyester |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Fjällräven Färden Carry-On Pack 30 | SwissGear Urban Tech Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.