Arcido Saxon vs. Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Saxon; Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 7 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 2 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Arcido Saxon vs. Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L (25L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (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 Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the better call.