Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Arcido Saxon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nomatic Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Nomatic Travel Backpack | Feature | Arcido Saxon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | 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 |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waterproof tarpaulin | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Nomatic Travel Backpack and Arcido Saxon
- Passport pocket: Back on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; No on the Arcido Saxon.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; Yes on the Arcido Saxon.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; 1 on the Arcido Saxon.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Backpack; No on the Arcido Saxon.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 174 accept both. 1 accept only the Nomatic Travel Backpack, and 5 accept only the Arcido Saxon.
Only the Nomatic Travel Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Nomatic Travel Backpack vs. Arcido Saxon: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 5L more than the Nomatic Travel Backpack (20L vs. 25L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Arcido Saxon; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.