Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28
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 | Arc'teryx Blade 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | N210p-HT nylon 6,6 N630p-HT nylon 6,6 |
Arc'teryx Blade 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L and Arc'teryx Blade 28
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; Back on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; No on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L; 4 on the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 166 accept both. 8 accept only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L, and 0 accept only the Arc'teryx Blade 28.
Only the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L vs. Arc'teryx Blade 28: which should you pack?
The Arc'teryx Blade 28 carries 3L more than the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L (25L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Arc'teryx Blade 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Tres Backpack 25L is the better call.