Aer Travel Pack 4 35L vs. Arcido Akra
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Travel Pack 4 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 68% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Travel Pack 4 35L | Feature | Arcido Akra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | 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 | |
| 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) | 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 Aer Travel Pack 4 35L and Arcido Akra
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; No on the Arcido Akra.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; Removable on the Arcido Akra.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; 15in on the Arcido Akra.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 128 accept both. 1 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L, and 34 accept only the Arcido Akra.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Arcido Akra fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Aer Travel Pack 4 35L vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 4 35L carries the same capacity as the Arcido Akra (35L vs. 35L), while the Arcido Akra is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Akra fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 4 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Akra is the better call.