Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L vs. Arcido Akra
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $350 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L | Feature | Arcido Akra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| SHELL200 | Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford |
Key differences between the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L and Arcido Akra
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; Removable on the Arcido Akra.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; 15in on the Arcido Akra.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 162 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L carries 5L more than the Arcido Akra (40L vs. 35L), while the Arcido Akra is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Travel Backpack Pro 40L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Akra is the better call.