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title: "5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs Arcido Akra"
description: "5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs Arcido Akra: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs. Arcido Akra

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

## [5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/njz1o3n2y7/5-11-rush-72-2-0-backpack-55l/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990467/carryons/5-11-rush-72-2-0-backpack-55l-njz1o3n2y7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×34×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L | Feature | Arcido Akra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon)</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 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L and Arcido Akra

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; No on the Arcido Akra.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; Removable on the Arcido Akra.
-   **Main compartments:** 6 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; Yes on the Arcido Akra.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 30 accept both. 1 accept only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L, and 132 accept only the Arcido Akra.

### Only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L fits

Cayman Airways.

### Only the Arcido Akra fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?

The **5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L** carries 20L more than the **Arcido Akra** (55L vs. 35L), while the **Arcido Akra** is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Arcido Akra** fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Arcido Akra is the better call.