Arcido Saxon vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Tatonka Flightcase 27 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | T-Travel Tex Melange Eco |
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Tatonka Flightcase 27
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Saxon; Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; Hideable on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 4 on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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 1 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27.
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.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Arcido Saxon vs. Tatonka Flightcase 27: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 27 carries 2L more than the Arcido Saxon (25L vs. 27L), 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 Tatonka Flightcase 27; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.