Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 | Feature | Patagonia 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 | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% 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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 and Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20; Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
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. 4 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (20L vs. 22L), while the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.48kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits 93% 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 Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 is the better call.