Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 69×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L | Feature | Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester | 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated |
Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L and Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; No on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Yes on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; 2 on the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L, and 28 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack.
Only the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L carries 5L more than the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack (30L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Transporter® Roll Top Pack fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the better call.