Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $360 |
Feature by feature
| Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag | Feature | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon | N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Opening: Other on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Clamshell on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Backpack straps: No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; Hideable on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 8 accept only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Blade 28 carries 2L more than the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag (26L vs. 28L), while the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag is the better call.