Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
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 | Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled 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 Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 2 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 3L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.48kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits 92% 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 Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the better call.