Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Arc'Teryx Granville 20 | Feature | Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop | Polyamide |
Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×35×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $27 |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 and Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L
- Opening: Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Other on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; Hideable on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; 14in on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; 2, side on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; No on the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Both have: sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 166 accept both. 1 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20, and 10 accept only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L.
Only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Jordanian.
Arc'Teryx Granville 20 vs. Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L: which should you pack?
The Arc'Teryx Granville 20 carries 5L more than the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L (20L vs. 15L), while the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'Teryx Granville 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz 2in1 Tote 15L is the better call.