Trakke Stor vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Trakke Stor and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Passport pocket: Front on the Trakke Stor; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Trakke Stor; 4 on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 6 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Trakke Stor fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Trakke Stor vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Trakke Stor carries 2L more than the Arc'teryx Blade 28 (30L vs. 28L), while the Trakke Stor is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Trakke Stor fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Trakke Stor; if you want to travel lighter, the Trakke Stor is the better call.