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title: "Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs Arc'teryx Blade 28"
description: "Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs Arc'teryx Blade 28: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tatonka Flightcase 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6g94ofwrhr/tatonka-flightcase-40/)

by [Tatonka](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tatonka)

![Front facing view of the Tatonka Flightcase 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990714/carryons/tatonka-flightcase-40-6g94ofwrhr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$186</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>T-Travel Tex Melange Eco</td><td>N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arc'teryx Blade 28](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xz50uzw3hb/arcteryx-blade-28/)

by [Arc'teryx](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arc'teryx)

![Front facing view of the Arc'teryx Blade 28](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600726552/carryons/arcterixblade_ybynth.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$160</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.