Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Arcido Vaga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L | Feature | Arcido Vaga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | optional |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | Kodra Nylon |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and Arcido Vaga
- Opening: Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Clamshell on the Arcido Vaga.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; Optional on the Arcido Vaga.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 2 on the Arcido Vaga.
Both have: 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. 172 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. Arcido Vaga: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L carries 1.5L more than the Arcido Vaga (21.5L vs. 20L), while the Arcido Vaga is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.66kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Vaga is the better call.