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

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

## [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>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Body Fabric: 500D Blendex Kodra - With PU coating Bottom Scuff Fabric: 1000D Codra - With PU coating Lining: 150D Premium Polyester Oxford</td><td>300D ripstop polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Giga](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sgzxfxwlkr/deuter-giga/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter Giga](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621563322/carryons/Deuter_Giga_pdpoxy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.