Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Recycled polyester, 150D Recycled polyester | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack and Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 5 accept only the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Only the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 3L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (25L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.72kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pacsafe Go 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.