Arcido Saxon vs. Sherpani Santiago
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Sherpani Santiago |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | |
Sherpani Santiago
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $185 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Sherpani Santiago
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Saxon; Front on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Hip belt: No on the Arcido Saxon; Yes on the Sherpani Santiago.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 5 on the Sherpani Santiago.
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. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 0 accept only the Sherpani Santiago.
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.
Arcido Saxon vs. Sherpani Santiago: which should you pack?
The Sherpani Santiago carries 14L more than the Arcido Saxon (25L vs. 39L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Sherpani Santiago; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.