Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Minaal Daily
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $129 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L | Feature | Minaal Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 600D nylon fabric, augmented with 1000D nylon in high-abrasion areas |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Minaal Daily
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Yes on the Minaal Daily.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Minaal Daily.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 3 on the Minaal Daily.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 5 accept only the Minaal Daily.
Only the Minaal Daily fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Minaal Daily: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L carries 4L more than the Minaal Daily (25L vs. 21L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Minaal Daily fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.