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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ael6s765pv/tortuga-setout-divide/xz50uzw3hb/arcteryx-blade-28/"
title: "Tortuga Setout Divide vs Arc'teryx Blade 28"
description: "Tortuga Setout Divide 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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# Tortuga Setout Divide vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28

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

## [Tortuga Setout Divide](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ael6s765pv/tortuga-setout-divide/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Setout Divide](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600574/carryons/tortugasetout_fgnt8m.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×34×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$209</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>900D heathered polyester</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 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.