Arcido Faroe vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Faroe | Feature | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 210D Recycled Robic Nylon (PFAS-Free) |
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Arcido Faroe and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Arcido Faroe; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Arcido Faroe; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Arcido Faroe; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arcido Faroe; 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Arcido Faroe; No on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 5 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Arcido Faroe vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The Arcido Faroe carries the same capacity as the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet (35L vs. 35L), while the Arcido Faroe is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet fits 88% 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.