Arcido Saxon vs. Timbuk2 Scheme
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Timbuk2 Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Timbuk2 Scheme
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Saxon; Side on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; Hideable on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; Removable on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 6 on the Timbuk2 Scheme.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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 Timbuk2 Scheme.
Only the Timbuk2 Scheme fits
Air Niugini.
Arcido Saxon vs. Timbuk2 Scheme: which should you pack?
The Arcido Saxon carries 4L more than the Timbuk2 Scheme (25L vs. 21L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.