Arcido Saxon vs. MixedWorks Falcon M
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | MixedWorks Falcon M |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | CORDURA® 1000 outer shell |
MixedWorks Falcon M
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $271 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and MixedWorks Falcon M
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Saxon; Rolltop on the MixedWorks Falcon M.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the MixedWorks Falcon M.
- Hip belt: No on the Arcido Saxon; Optional on the MixedWorks Falcon M.
Both have: 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 MixedWorks Falcon M.
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. MixedWorks Falcon M: which should you pack?
The MixedWorks Falcon M carries 2L more than the Arcido Saxon (25L vs. 27L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.25kg). 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 MixedWorks Falcon M; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.