Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
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 | Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| 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 | N |
| 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 | Nylon |
Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 158.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×29.2×19.1 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $20 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; No on the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 8 accept only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack.
Only the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack carries 5L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 27L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 158.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Ultralight Portable Packable Day Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.