Arcido Faroe vs. Timbuk2 Uptown
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | Timbuk2 Uptown |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| 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 | |
Key differences between the Arcido Faroe and Timbuk2 Uptown
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Faroe; Other on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Arcido Faroe; Top on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Arcido Faroe; No on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Arcido Faroe; 2 on the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 11 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown.
Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Arcido Faroe vs. Timbuk2 Uptown: which should you pack?
The Arcido Faroe carries 5L more than the Timbuk2 Uptown (35L vs. 30L), while the Arcido Faroe is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Uptown fits 92% 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.