Arcido Faroe vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 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 | SHELL200 |
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Arcido Faroe and Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
- Passport pocket: Back on the Arcido Faroe; Top on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Arcido Faroe; Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arcido Faroe; 16in on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Arcido Faroe; 5 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Arcido Faroe vs. Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L carries 5L more than the Arcido Faroe (35L vs. 40L), while the Arcido Faroe is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Faroe fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Faroe is the better call.