Arktype Dashpack II vs. Piorama Delta
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arktype Dashpack II
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $198 |
Feature by feature
| Arktype Dashpack II | Feature | Piorama Delta |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 42L |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D DWR ballistic nylon YKK AquaGuard zippers Interior reinforced with 210D double-walled ripstop nylon | 900D Nylon |
Key differences between the Arktype Dashpack II and Piorama Delta
- Opening: Top zip on the Arktype Dashpack II; Clamshell on the Piorama Delta.
- Passport pocket: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Front on the Piorama Delta.
- Sternum strap: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Removable on the Piorama Delta.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Arktype Dashpack II; 16in on the Piorama Delta.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 5 accept only the Piorama Delta.
Only the Arktype Dashpack II fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Piorama Delta fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Piorama Delta: which should you pack?
The Piorama Delta carries 1L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 16L), while the Arktype Dashpack II is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Piorama Delta fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Piorama Delta; if you want to travel lighter, the Arktype Dashpack II is the better call.