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title: "Bellroy Shift Backpack vs Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L"
description: "Bellroy Shift Backpack vs Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Bellroy Shift Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4oz6tcrfxi/bellroy-shift-backpack/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Shift Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620647001/carryons/Bellroy_Shift_Backpack_lnjdfn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.25 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$169</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Venture-weave polyester</td><td>600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5oj5wl4dh0/patagonia-arbor-zip-pack-22l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633320418/carryons/Arbor_Zip_Pack_22L_hvdjmv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.48 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$89</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.