Arcido Faroe vs. Arcido Akra
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | Arcido Akra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| 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 | 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 Arcido Akra
- Passport pocket: Back on the Arcido Faroe; Top on the Arcido Akra.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Arcido Faroe; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Arcido Faroe vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?
The Arcido Faroe carries the same capacity as the Arcido Akra (35L vs. 35L), while the Arcido Faroe is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Arcido Faroe; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Faroe is the better call.