Arcido Faroe vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford | 210D Nylon Double Ripstop, PU1000mm Lining: 200D Polyester Oxford, PU1000mm |
Pacsafe Venturesafe X30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×27×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Arcido Faroe and Pacsafe Venturesafe X30
- Compression straps: No on the Arcido Faroe; 4 on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Faroe; Top zip on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Arcido Faroe; Hideable on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Arcido Faroe; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
- Rain cover: No on the Arcido Faroe; Yes on the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Faroe, and 6 accept only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30.
Only the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits
Cayman Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Arcido Faroe vs. Pacsafe Venturesafe X30: which should you pack?
The Arcido Faroe carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 (35L vs. 30L), while the Arcido Faroe is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Venturesafe X30 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Faroe; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Faroe is the better call.