Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack

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

Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L
Capacity30 L
Weight0.66 kg
Dimensions69×30×17 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$129

Feature by feature

Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30LFeaturePacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
2 Opening 4
Y Passport Y
N Passthrough N
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 polyester750D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester

Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack

Front facing view of the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack
Capacity25 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions48×31×18 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$150

Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L and Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack

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 170 accept only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack.

Only the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack 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 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, 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, Regional Express, 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, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L carries 5L more than the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack (30L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Metrosafe X Anti-Theft 25L Backpack 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 Roll Top Pack 30L is the better call.