Arcido Saxon vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $101 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Saxon; Top flap on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Arcido Saxon; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 2 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Arcido Saxon vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L carries 3L more than the Arcido Saxon (25L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the better call.