Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Fjallraven Travel 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 | Fjallraven Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L and Fjallraven Travel Pack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Hideable on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; 2 on the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 23 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Travel Pack carries 5L more than the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L (30L vs. 35L), while the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.65kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Fjallraven Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the better call.