Arcido Saxon vs. Nomatic Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Nomatic Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | Waterproof tarpaulin |
Nomatic Travel Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Nomatic Travel Pack
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Saxon; Back on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; Hideable on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 5 on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Arcido Saxon; 2, side on the Nomatic Travel Pack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 1 accept only the Nomatic Travel Pack.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Nomatic Travel Pack fits
Air Niugini.
Arcido Saxon vs. Nomatic Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 5L more than the Nomatic Travel Pack (25L vs. 20L), 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 Arcido Saxon; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.