Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Arcido Vaga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 0 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $24 |
Feature by feature
| Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack | Feature | Arcido Vaga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | optional |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| Canvas | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack and Arcido Vaga
- Opening: Top zip on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack; Clamshell on the Arcido Vaga.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack; Optional on the Arcido Vaga.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 117 accept both. 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack, and 55 accept only the Arcido Vaga.
Only the Arcido Vaga fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack vs. Arcido Vaga: which should you pack?
The Arcido Vaga carries 20L more than the Amazon Basics Canvas Laptop Backpack (0L vs. 20L), while the Arcido Vaga is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Vaga fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Vaga; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Vaga is the better call.