Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Kathmandu Cotingo 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 | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 600D Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L carries 3L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.