Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester | |
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $101 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 7 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L carries 6L more than the Hill People Gear Junction Pack (22L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the better call.