Tatonka Flightcase 27 vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tatonka Flightcase 27
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Tatonka Flightcase 27 | Feature | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 27 and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Water resistant: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 27; Yes on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
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. 2 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 27, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits
Great Lakes Airlines, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 27 vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Blade 28 carries 1L more than the Tatonka Flightcase 27 (27L vs. 28L), while the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Tatonka Flightcase 27 is the better call.