Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Setout Divide
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $209 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Setout Divide | Feature | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D heathered polyester | 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 Tortuga Setout Divide and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Compression straps: Yes on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Opening: Other on the Tortuga Setout Divide; Clamshell on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tortuga Setout Divide; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Tortuga Setout Divide; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 3 accept only the Tortuga Setout Divide, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Tortuga Setout Divide fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Blade 28 carries 2L more than the Tortuga Setout Divide (26L vs. 28L), while the Arc'teryx Blade 28 is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Setout Divide fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Blade 28 is the better call.