Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $400 |
Feature by feature
| Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack | Feature | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | 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 Sky Train Convertible Backpack and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Opening: Other on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; Clamshell on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 131 accept both. 3 accept only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack, and 35 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.
Only the Arc'teryx Blade 28 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack carries 10L more than the Arc'teryx Blade 28 (38L vs. 28L), while the Arc'teryx Blade 28 is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'teryx Blade 28 fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Arc'teryx Blade 28 is the better call.