Timbuk2 Uptown vs. Arcido Akra
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Uptown | Feature | Arcido Akra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Timbuk2 Uptown and Arcido Akra
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Clamshell on the Arcido Akra.
- Hip belt: No on the Timbuk2 Uptown; Removable on the Arcido Akra.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Timbuk2 Uptown; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Timbuk2 Uptown; 2, side on the Arcido Akra.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 162 accept both. 11 accept only the Timbuk2 Uptown, and 0 accept only the Arcido Akra.
Only the Timbuk2 Uptown fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Timbuk2 Uptown vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?
The Arcido Akra carries 5L more than the Timbuk2 Uptown (30L vs. 35L), while the Timbuk2 Uptown is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Uptown fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arcido Akra; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Uptown is the better call.