Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan "The Backpacker"
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $345 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan "The Backpacker" | Feature | Arc'Teryx Arro 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | N |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | 1260-denier Invista Ballistic Superpack nylon |
Arc'Teryx Arro 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Salkan "The Backpacker" and Arc'Teryx Arro 22
- Compression straps: Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Opening: Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Top zip on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 1 on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 2 on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Salkan "The Backpacker", and 71 accept only the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Only the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22: which should you pack?
The Salkan "The Backpacker" carries 23L more than the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 (45L vs. 22L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan "The Backpacker"; if you want to travel lighter, the Salkan "The Backpacker" is the better call.