Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Shift Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $169 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Shift Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| Venture-weave 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 Bellroy Shift Backpack and Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
- Opening: Top flap on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Top zip on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack, and 9 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Shift Backpack carries the same capacity as the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Shift Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.