Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $6 |
Feature by feature
| Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag and Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
- Backpack straps: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
- Water resistant: No on the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag; Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
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. 9 accept only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag, and 2 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
Only the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag vs. Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 4L more than the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag (21L vs. 25L), while the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.45kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Uniqlo Soft Puffy Shoulder Bag is the better call.