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Oppose This Invisible Carry-On

Kosan Travel System

Arcido Akra

Mission Workshop Radian

Aer Travel pack 2.0

Heimplanet Transit Line

Trakke Storr SP

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Keen to embrace this way of traveling but not sure what bag to choose? The one-bag travel bag comparison below is a great place to start…

Small One-Bag Travel Carry

These bags are good for shorter trips and can double as day bags at your destination.

Tom Bihn Synapse 25

WANDRD PRVKE

YNOT Magnetica

GORUCK GR1 (26L)

Medium-Small One-Bag Travel Carry

These bags are solid options if you’re looking for good capacity for single-bag travel. However, they aren’t as well suited to daily use at your destination due to factors such as size or less adaptable aesthetics.

Tortuga Homebase Backpack

Arcido Akra

Minaal Carry-on 2.0

Medium One-Bag Travel Carry

These options have a bulkier feel to them, beefy in build with a slightly less sleeker feel than previous options.

Aer Travel Pack (updated to version 2)

Tortuga Outbreaker

Tom Bihn Tri-Star

GORUCK GR2

NOMATIC Travel Bag

Large One-Bag Travel Carry

It’s important to note that these options may have the same capacity as previously mentioned bags. However, they have a large feel to them and some will simply be larger.

Tortuga Setout

Timbuk2 Bruce Pack

Tom Bihn Aeronaut 45

Patagonia MLC

Heimplanet Monolith Weekender 40L Backpack

Tortuga Homebase Duffle Case

YNOT Viken Duffel

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This week’s selection: Arcido and their Akra Travel Pack and Vaga Day Pack.

For the journey and the destination

Traveling with just a carry-on backpack has an undeniable allure. More streamlined journeys. No need to cool your heels at baggage carousels. And greater freedom to explore and experience more places, activities and people. But while they’re good for luggage, many carry-on backpacks are still too bulky to conveniently serve as EDC bags at your destination. Besides, why haul all of your gear when you simply want to do a bit of sightseeing or get active?

So Arcido created a system designed for one-bag travel…but with the help of two. Meet the Akra Travel Pack and its sleek sidekick the Vaga Day Pack.

Designed for travel, honed through experience

Arcido aren’t new to the carry game. This travel system is both an evolution of Arcido’s Faroe backpack and shaped by customer feedback on their first successfully crowdfunded carry-on pack.

The Akra Travel Pack is a 35L carry-on backpack that can fit the 20L Vaga Day Pack inside it. The Akra allows you to carry two bags in a compact, convenient way, providing plenty of space for short trips, overnight stays or large EDC loads. Additionally, the Akra features a removable waist belt and chest strap, handy for heavier loads but out of the way if you don’t need them.

The smaller Vaga on the other hand is ideal for general EDC use and exploring with just the essentials at your destination. And when you’re roaming with the Vaga, the Akra is a handy home for the rest of your gear at your accommodation.

Both bags are crafted with durable, water-resistant and lightweight Kodra material. Tough enough for a range of travels, yet still offering a sleek and refined look for urban settings and more formal environments such as work trips.

First class access and organization

The wide-opening main compartment on both the Akra and Vaga allows for easy packing and access. No time-consuming rummaging or undoing that tidy packing job to get to specific items. And with trusty YKK zips you get smooth and reliable access on the go.

The Akra’s interior pockets and quick-access exterior pockets keep smaller items within easy reach, while a separate compartment provides storage for a laptop and further organization pockets.

Speaking of tech, the system includes an innovative laptop harness that adjusts to fit any laptop and can be used with either bag.

But the rest of your travel gear has been considered too, with Arcido also offering accessories such as packing cubes and a wash bag designed to go through airport security.

Just the ticket for one-bag travel

The Akra and Vaga are an effective tag team system, allowing you to haul all the carry-on gear you need, and crucially, only the essentials when it’s time to pare back. And with the ability to use them together or independently, it’s straightforward to tailor your carry setup to different trips. If you’re eager to embrace non-restrictive travel, head on over to Arcido’s Kickstarter campaign to add the Akra and Vaga to your next packing list.

Note: this is a sponsored series, but only the best candidates are given this feature placement.

Above are the facts, but there’s always a little risk when backing a crowdfunder, so keep that in mind before you decide to back/purchase.

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