Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Nordace Gisborne
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $89 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L | Feature | Nordace Gisborne |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | POLYESTER & MICRO-FIBER LEATHER |
Nordace Gisborne
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $157 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Nordace Gisborne
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Nordace Gisborne.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Nordace Gisborne.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Hideable on the Nordace Gisborne.
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Nordace Gisborne.
Both have: 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L, and 7 accept only the Nordace Gisborne.
Only the Nordace Gisborne fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Nordace Gisborne: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L carries the same capacity as the Nordace Gisborne (22L vs. 22L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Gisborne 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.