Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
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 | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | 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 Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 3 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Arc'teryx Blade 28 fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 12L more than the Arc'teryx Blade 28 (40L vs. 28L), while the Tatonka Flightcase 40 is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'teryx Blade 28 fits 88% 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 Tatonka Flightcase 40 is the better call.