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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/rpeaazu3h9/arcido-akra/"
title: "Timbuk2 Uptown vs Arcido Akra - One Bag Travel"
description: "Timbuk2 Uptown vs Arcido Akra: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Timbuk2 Uptown vs. Arcido Akra

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Timbuk2 Uptown](https://onebag.travel/carryon/jkjg2ttf5z/timbuk2-uptown/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Uptown](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601130707/carryons/timbuk2uptown_wbafb7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$121</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Arcido Akra](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rpeaazu3h9/arcido-akra/)

by [Arcido](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Arcido)

![Front facing view of the Arcido Akra](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600812593/carryons/arcidoakra_lxcqen.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×35×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.