Fjällräven Räven 28 vs The North Face Borealis
The Fjällräven Räven 28 is 28L and 1kg2.2lb; the The North Face Borealis is 28L and 1kg2.2lb. They weigh the same. The The North Face Borealis costs $15 less. The Fjällräven Räven 28 fits the carry-on limit of 32 of 36 major airlines and the The North Face Borealis fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Fjällräven Räven 28 | The North Face Borealis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $115Best |
| Volume | 28L | 28L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 1kg2.2lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 89% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 47×31×21cm18.5×12×8.5in | 50×30×17cm19.5×12×6.5in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Bottle pockets | n/a | 2 |
| Opening | zippered main compartment | Top-loading |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Fit | Unisex | n/a |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | G-1000 HeavyDuty (65% recycled polyester, 35% organic cotton); lining 100% recycled polyamide | 210D recycled nylon ripstop with PU coating and fluorine-free DWR (heather colors: 300D recycled polyester ripstop) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Fjällräven Räven 28 | The North Face Borealis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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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.