Arcido Saxon vs. Nordace Urban Max
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Nordace Urban Max |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | Polyester |
Nordace Urban Max
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Nordace Urban Max
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Saxon; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the Nordace Urban Max.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Arcido Saxon; Yes on the Nordace Urban Max.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 1 accept only the Nordace Urban Max.
Only the Nordace Urban Max fits
Air Niugini.
Arcido Saxon vs. Nordace Urban Max: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 5L more than the Nordace Urban Max (25L vs. 20L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.05kg). 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.