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title: "Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L"
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# Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2vc8skysay/patagonia-arbor-roll-top-pack-30l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633310486/carryons/Patagonia_Arbor_Roll_Top_Pack_30L_wdgzqe.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.66 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>69×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$129</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester</td><td>600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/txakkrp65f/patagonia-arbor-lid-pack-28l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633047183/carryons/Arbor_Lid_Pack_28L_wstqjd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.52 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×27×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$101</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L and Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L

-   **Opening:** Rolltop on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Top flap on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
-   **Passport pocket:** Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.

Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 170 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.

### Only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L** carries 2L more than the **Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L** (30L vs. 28L), while the **Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.66kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L** fits 92% 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 Lid Pack 28L is the better call.
