Arcido Oxna vs. Exped Metro 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Oxna | Feature | Exped Metro 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column |
Key differences between the Arcido Oxna and Exped Metro 20
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Arcido Oxna; No on the Exped Metro 20.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Arcido Oxna; Yes on the Exped Metro 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Arcido Oxna; 2 on the Exped Metro 20.
Both have: sternum strap, 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Oxna, and 2 accept only the Exped Metro 20.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Arcido Oxna vs. Exped Metro 20: which should you pack?
The Arcido Oxna carries 8L more than the Exped Metro 20 (28L vs. 20L), while the Exped Metro 20 is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Metro 20 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Oxna; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Metro 20 is the better call.