Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L vs. Matador SEG42 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 | Matador SEG42 Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | 840D nylon outer high wear panels, PU waterproofing 420D nylon outer low wear panels, UTS waterproofing 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers, UTS waterproofing 210D bonded nylon thread, bartack reinforced construction |
Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
| Capacity | 42 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L and Matador SEG42 Travel Pack
- Opening: Rolltop on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Other on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; Removable on the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L; 6 on the Matador SEG42 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 21 accept only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack.
Only the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, China Southern, 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. Matador SEG42 Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG42 Travel Pack carries 12L more than the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L (30L vs. 42L), while the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG42 Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L is the better call.