Arcido Saxon vs. DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | Water repelling 1680D |
DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $248 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON
- Compression straps: No on the Arcido Saxon; Yes on the DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON.
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Saxon; Yes on the DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON.
- Hip belt: No on the Arcido Saxon; Removable on the DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 7 on the DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON.
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. 166 accept both. 13 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 0 accept only the DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Arcido Saxon vs. DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON carries 5L more than the Arcido Saxon (25L vs. 30L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 DSPTCH TRAVEL BACKPACK - BALLISTIC NYLON; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.