Arcido Vaga vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Vaga | Feature | Arc'Teryx Granville 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| optional | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Kodra Nylon | N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop |
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Arcido Vaga and Arc'Teryx Granville 20
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Vaga; Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Sternum strap: Optional on the Arcido Vaga; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Arcido Vaga; No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
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. 167 accept both. 5 accept only the Arcido Vaga, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Only the Arcido Vaga fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Arcido Vaga vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20: which should you pack?
The Arcido Vaga carries the same capacity as the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Arcido Vaga is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arcido Vaga fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Vaga; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Vaga is the better call.