Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Nordace Comino Travelpack
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 Comino Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 vegan leather |
Nordace Comino Travelpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Nordace Comino Travelpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Nordace Comino Travelpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Removable on the Nordace Comino Travelpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; 3 on the Nordace Comino Travelpack.
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. 167 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L, and 0 accept only the Nordace Comino Travelpack.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Nordace Comino Travelpack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Comino Travelpack carries 2L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 24L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 1.29kg). 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 Nordace Comino Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.