Arcido Akra vs. Timbuk2 Command
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Arcido Akra | Feature | Timbuk2 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 7 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | |
| 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 | |
Key differences between the Arcido Akra and Timbuk2 Command
- Opening: Clamshell on the Arcido Akra; Other on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Arcido Akra; No on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Main compartments: 7 on the Arcido Akra; 5 on the Timbuk2 Command.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 10 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Timbuk2 Command fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Arcido Akra vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Arcido Akra carries 3L more than the Timbuk2 Command (35L vs. 32L), while the Timbuk2 Command is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Command fits 91% 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 Timbuk2 Command is the better call.