Faroe : 22x14x9 Carry On Backpack for Europe Travel w/Laptop Macbook up to 15.4"

I purchased Arcido's first bag, and was excited when they came out with this new one. Arcido does a great job designing bags that support lightweight and easy travel, which is a priority for me. I love the Faroe backpack because it is more versatile than my other Arcido bag, which I use exclusively for travel. The Faroe works well for me to use daily and for quick travel. It is an ideal size for a weekend's worth of clothes. I can fit my a couple of shirts, a change of pants, a set of shoes, a sweater, socks, underwear and toiletries in the main compartment.There is a smaller pocket in front for those little things. I tend to store my phone charger, ear buds, and other smaller items. I really like that they kept the easy access laptop pocket in the back of the bag as well. It fits snugly in a cushioned section, and there are extra pockets in the laptop area where I store my pens and other flatter items I want to access easily (magazine, kindle). There is also one more pocket right near the back of your neck that can be easily accessed from the bag, and the exterior pockets on both sides where I can store a water bottle. So many pockets. I love pockets!!! And like their other bag, the shoulder straps are sturdy and there is great padding on the back, so it is really comfy when I am wearing it. I probably have enough bags now, so I hope they don't come out with another one soon. I may not be able to resist getting it. :)

I bought this bag because I have seen that it is an above average quality bag for a good price. I live outside of the United States and travel back home to the U.S. about four or five times a year. I was looking for a bag that would hold about three to five sets of clothes and a few other items such as my laptop and cables for my electronic devices. This bag seemed to fit the bill and at $100 I decided to give it a try. First of all, the bag is very light. It is nicely constructed and the fabric seems durable. The fabric has a bit of a crinkle sound to it but not to an obnoxious degree. I don’t think that opening it and closing it will wake up everyone around you on a red eye flight. The straps are padded and comfortable but not too remarkable otherwise. It also has a strong padded handle at the top of the bag. It easily handled the load that I had in the bag without discomfort. The back of the bag is padded as well. It makes carrying the bag comfortable but is not overly cushioned. The bag has two main compartments. The compartment closest to your back has a laptop pocket and several other pockets for stashing your pens, notebooks, and other such items. There is a also a sizable mesh, zippered pocket that is great for holding the various cables and adapters that I carry with me when I travel. The laptop pocket is adjustable. I think that I read that it will handle up to a fifteen inch laptop. Luckily it adjusts down and it held my 12 inch MacBook nicely with no wriggle room. There is also a strap that you can pull up to draw the laptop up out of the bag in the event that TSA needs you to remove it from your bag. This bag would probably hold my other devices, too, though I prefer to have a smaller bag with the devices that I will access will traveling. The other main compartment, the one furthest from the back, is where I put my clothes. It will fit three to five sets of clothes depending upon how tightly I roll them. You can them strap them down with cinch straps to help keep the clothes in place. This compartment opens up all of the way though the sides of the pack come up a bit. This is nice because it makes it easy to arrange your clothes but still gives you sides that allow you to fill up the compartment while giving you a good idea how much space you have left until the bag is full. In addition to the two main compartments there are also four small pockets that are easily accessible from the outside of the pack. There are two side pockets that do a great job of storing a couple of decently-sized water bottles. There is also a pocket on the back of the bag between laptop compartment and the padded back. This pocket is big enough that I can fit about two of my medium-sized hands in. It’s a great place to put a wallet, passport, phone, and watch when you’re going through TSA. Easily accessible but not too obvious. Finally there is another pocket that intrudes into the clothing compartment. If I have a complaint about the bag it lies in the construction of this pocket. For me it is a pockets that I tend to put miscellaneous stuff into. A bottle of aspirin, a package of tissues, a tin of mints, car keys, a microfiber cloth. Things that I pick up and want convenient to me while traveling. This pocket hang down into the clothing compartment taking up a bit of space. That’s not what bugs me though. What bugs me is that it not secured to anything but the top of the bag. Otherwise it is left to flop around. Not a big deal when the clothing compartment is closed but when you have a lot of stuff in that small pocket and you are trying to close the clothes compartment it can be a bit unwieldy. It’s a minor complaint and other people might not end up putting as much stuff into this pocket as I do. Overall though I find the Arcido Faroe to be a great bag. It can carry quite a bit of material and the bag is light enough that it is not a burden but strong enough that you don’t have to worry about it falling apart on your. Great bag for an even better price.

The Arcido Faroe is a big upgrade from the Arcido backpack. It is lighter, more functional and looks way better! I've personally used it for both travel and school. Surprisingly it also performs very well as a day backpack as It is a comfortable and light backpack. It is water resistant and I've seen it work even in moderate rain. It has plenty of space so you can easily pack all of your clothes for a weekend trip while also being able to comfortably take your laptop and other belongings. It actually has a dedicated pocket/harness for your laptop that keeps it safe from hitting the sides or bottom of your bag. It has LOTS of pockets including security pockets for important stuff like your passport. I recommend this bag 100% if you are looking for a great quality travel backpack!

I purchased the original Arcido through Kickstart and it was a very positive experience. The product was nicely designed with traveller's needs in mind. I received a notice from Arcido that a updates design is available so I went ahead and purchase the 2nd bag from them: Arcido Faroe. The first impression is the weight when I opened the package. It is significantly liter than the original. I noticed thinner material was used and the back crushings were also different. It doesn't really bother me as I do like the liter weight. The majority of the functions are similar between the 2 bags. They bothe have the space for your luggage and space for your tech items. The Faroe bag did not have the detachable sleeve for tablet or laptop, but it still have the protection level to keep your tablet( laptop) safe. The Faroe bag can only be used as backpack instead of a shoulder bag like the original. The capacity seems to be a bit less than the original, but it is ideal for a weekend trip. The back straps are adjustable to your liking and comfortable. I had purchased similar bag from another company for comparison and used it for my last trip. I enjoyed the bag very much but it is also a bit heavier than the Faroe bag. Overall, I am very happy with the backpack and I can't wait to use it for my next trip.

In anticipation for the upcoming Arcido Akra travel bag, which I backed on Kickstarter, I was eager to get my hands on an Arcido bag and was pleased to have found the Faroe. I’m fairly new to the idea of one bag travel, and since a recent trip to Bali, consider me a believer! My current bag is lightweight and suited me well for 10-days of travel, however, I wasn’t too fond of the aesthetic—it was in essence a hiking pack, albeit with a clamshell opening, nevertheless wasn't quite the look I wanted. That's what drew me in to the Faroe, the pure aesthetic appeal—minimalistic styling for the minimalist traveler. The best feature of the Faroe is its weight—just around 2 pounds—and for one bag travel every pound counts, especially when traveling on very stingy budget airlines! The main compartment is very spacious at 35L and fit my packing cubes very well, and the compression straps helped keep them in place. The tech compartment was simple, yet very functional, and the laptop sleeve was a breeze to use! The top handle is rather robust and plenty comfortable to grip. The shoulder straps were uncomfortable at first, but once worn-in they were much more comfortable. A sternum and waist strap could’ve definitely helped stabilize the load—and well, glad to know it will be outfitted on the Akra! The back padding was adequate; however, it could’ve been slightly thicker as I can feel the stiff laptop protrude against my back. The zippers are a tad small, but are smooth, and would’ve liked if they were lockable, nevertheless a non-issue really. A few pernickety concerns, which are already addressed on Arcido's next rendition—the Akra. The material and build quality is superb and I can’t help but praise its overall aesthetic! Looking forward to using the Faroe on a 2-week long Euro trip coming soon. Great bag at an incredible price! 5-stars!

The Arcido Faroe is the new bag from Arcido. While their previous bag (simply named "The Arcido Bag") was designed to hold everything, this one is a mid sized backpack sized to hold your laptop and some essentials. There are many difference from their previous bag. The Faroe uses a sort of cloth like exeterior as compared to the more Denim like material of the previous bag. The inner lining is now blue instead of red. While the previous design looked as if it was all function, this time they added a few flourishes. The slight contrast between the side pockets and the main body looks nice and it is still understated. As for functional differences, gone is the interior pocket for clothing, clothing is now an exterior accesible pocket. Side pockets were added where you can add water bottles. The hidden pockets for passport and the like from the previous bag remain. The shoulder strap had been removed. The laptop holder is now integrated into the bag instead of being a separate piece. I like this better because I found the previous mechanism to be extremely fiddly to remove and put back. I usually just leave the top open so that my laptop slides in and out and that is what I also choose to do in the Faroe. The downside is you can no longer remove it completely if you don't carry laptops/tablets. All in all, the Faroe is indeed the smaller, more nimble sibling of the Arcido bag. It is easier to carry around and more compact. 5 stars.

Really nice looking bag and main material looks quite durable. But the shoulder straps are incredibly uncomfortable. I don't know if I have a defect bag or what. It feels like there is unnecessary material bunched up and poorly sewn towards the edges of the straps and top grab handle. Looking towards the outer edges of the straps on the pictures, there are pointy bumps sticking out if you look. I loaded the bag up with my laptop, shoes and clothes and the straps really irritated my shoulders to the point where after short time use around the house my shoulders almost feel raw. My basic dakine backpack is miles better. I will be trying to return this. If the straps were better I would keep it.

Disclosure: I got this backpack due to a special offer by the manufacturer, so I only ended up spending about 30 dollars for it. First, the material is lightweight, but doesn't feel cheap. It has a kind of slick texture to it.. This bag has plenty of space and is perfect for a day hike or picnic. It has enough room for clothes, and maybe some shoes or a light jacket, but I probably wouldn't take it on any overnight trips where I needed to pack a tent with me. I found the zipper on my bag to get a little sticky, and I hope this doesn't become a problem in the future. The only other thing I would say is that insert in the main pocket gets in the way. It is there for laptops, or to further secure items, but I find it more of a nuisance than a benefit. However, there are probably people out there who like that kind of thing, so I won't really mark it as a negative. All in all it is a good bag.