Exped Metro 20 vs. Arcido Saxon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Metro 20 | Feature | Arcido Saxon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | 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 |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 D ripstop polyester, PU coated, 1'200 mm water column | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Exped Metro 20 and Arcido Saxon
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Exped Metro 20; Yes on the Arcido Saxon.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Exped Metro 20; No on the Arcido Saxon.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 2 accept only the Exped Metro 20, and 7 accept only the Arcido Saxon.
Only the Exped Metro 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Exped Metro 20 vs. Arcido Saxon: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 5L more than the Exped Metro 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Exped Metro 20 is the lighter pack at 0.72kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Exped Metro 20 is the better call.