Arcido Akra vs. Deuter Giga
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Akra | Feature | Deuter Giga |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford | 300D ripstop polyester |
Key differences between the Arcido Akra and Deuter Giga
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Akra; Top zip on the Deuter Giga.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Arcido Akra; Yes on the Deuter Giga.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Arcido Akra; 3 on the Deuter Giga.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the Arcido Akra, and 12 accept only the Deuter Giga.
Only the Deuter Giga fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Arcido Akra vs. Deuter Giga: which should you pack?
The Arcido Akra carries 7L more than the Deuter Giga (35L vs. 28L), while the Deuter Giga is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Giga fits 92% 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 Deuter Giga is the better call.