Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Arcido Vaga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Arcido Vaga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | optional |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Arcido Vaga
- Opening: Top flap on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Clamshell on the Arcido Vaga.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Optional on the Arcido Vaga.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 15in on the Arcido Vaga.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 9 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Arcido Vaga.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Arcido Vaga: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries 2L more than the Arcido Vaga (22L vs. 20L), while the Arcido Vaga is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Vaga is the better call.