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title: "Arcido Akra vs Timbuk2 Command - One Bag Travel"
description: "Arcido Akra vs Timbuk2 Command: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Arcido Akra vs. Timbuk2 Command

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 | 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 |

<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></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Command](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ua8pihdzzj/timbuk2-command/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Command](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601602126/carryons/timbukcommand_lx91mz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.