Nordace Windsor vs. Arcido Saxon
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Nordace Windsor
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.14 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Nordace Windsor | Feature | Arcido Saxon |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D POLYESTER WITH PU LAYER | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Nordace Windsor and Arcido Saxon
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; No on the Arcido Saxon.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Nordace Windsor; No on the Arcido Saxon.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the Nordace Windsor, and 2 accept only the Arcido Saxon.
Only the Nordace Windsor fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Nordace Windsor vs. Arcido Saxon: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 3L more than the Nordace Windsor (22L vs. 25L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.14kg). 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.