Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Arcido Akra
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $325 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L | Feature | Arcido Akra |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| SHELL200 | 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 Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L and Arcido Akra
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; Removable on the Arcido Akra.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; 15in on the Arcido Akra.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L; 7 on the Arcido Akra.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, built-in organizer, 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. 162 accept both. 5 accept only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L, and 0 accept only the Arcido Akra.
Only the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L fits
Cayman Airways, Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Arcido Akra: which should you pack?
The Arcido Akra carries 5L more than the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L (30L vs. 35L), while the Arcido Akra is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L fits 88% 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 Arcido Akra is the better call.