Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Thule Crossover 32L
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 | Thule Crossover 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Dobby nylon |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L and Thule Crossover 32L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Other on the Thule Crossover 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; 2 on the Thule Crossover 32L.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 21 accept only the Thule Crossover 32L.
Only the Thule Crossover 32L fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Thule Crossover 32L: which should you pack?
The Thule Crossover 32L carries 2L more than the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L (30L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule Crossover 32L fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule Crossover 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the better call.