Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away Active Convertible 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Away Active Convertible 25L | Feature | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled polyester | 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 Away Active Convertible 25L and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Compression straps: 4 on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Away Active Convertible 25L; 15in on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Away Active Convertible 25L; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Away Active Convertible 25L; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 13 accept only the Away Active Convertible 25L, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Away Active Convertible 25L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Away Active Convertible 25L vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Blade 28 carries 3L more than the Away Active Convertible 25L (25L vs. 28L), while the Away Active Convertible 25L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away Active Convertible 25L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Away Active Convertible 25L is the better call.