Totepack No. 2 vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L

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

Totepack No. 2

Front facing view of the Totepack No. 2
Capacity16 L
Weight0.75 kg
Dimensions42×33×12 cm
Airline fit95%

Feature by feature

Totepack No. 2FeaturePatagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 1
Water Resistant Y
Material
G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester

Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
Capacity22 L
Weight0.48 kg
Dimensions49×31×13 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$89

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. 7 accept only the Totepack No. 2, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.

Only the Totepack No. 2 fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Totepack No. 2 vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L carries 6L more than the Totepack No. 2 (16L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.75kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Totepack No. 2 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.