Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
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 | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
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. 172 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L carries 0.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (22L vs. 21.5L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.66kg). 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 Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.