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title: "Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs Arcido Akra - One Bag Travel"
description: "Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs Arcido Akra: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L vs. Arcido Akra

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

## [Tortuga Travel Backpack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pgde1f56hs/tortuga-travel-backpack-30l/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×31×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$325</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>SHELL200</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 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.