Arcido Saxon vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Saxon | Feature | Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | Nylon |
Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Arcido Saxon and Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L
- Compression straps: No on the Arcido Saxon; 4 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Arcido Saxon; Top, back on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Arcido Saxon; 8 on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Arcido Saxon; 1, side on the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 143 accept both. 36 accept only the Arcido Saxon, and 0 accept only the Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Arcido Saxon fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Arcido Saxon vs. Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L carries 3L more than the Arcido Saxon (25L vs. 28L), while the Arcido Saxon is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Bagsmart Blast Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Saxon is the better call.