Arcido Saxon vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Fjallraven Vardag 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Vardag 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Fjallraven Vardag 25
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Saxon; Top zip on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arcido Saxon; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Arcido Saxon vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (25L vs. 25L), while the Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (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 Fjallraven Vardag 25 is the better call.