Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Arcido Saxon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tatonka Flightcase 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $186 |
Feature by feature
| Tatonka Flightcase 40 | Feature | Arcido Saxon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Arcido Saxon
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; No on the Arcido Saxon.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Arcido Saxon.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 1 on the Arcido Saxon.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Arcido Saxon.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 16 accept only the Arcido Saxon.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Arcido Saxon: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 15L more than the Arcido Saxon (40L vs. 25L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Saxon fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.