Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Red Oxx Air Boss
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 | Red Oxx Air Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Air Boss
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $385 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L and Red Oxx Air Boss
- Opening: Rolltop on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Other on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Side on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; No on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; 6 on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Both have: 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 83 accept only the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Only the Red Oxx Air Boss fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Red Oxx Air Boss: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Air Boss carries 10L more than the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L (30L vs. 40L), while the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Red Oxx Air Boss fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Air Boss; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the better call.