Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Deuter UP Seoul
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 | Deuter UP Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 26L |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Deuter UP Seoul
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Removable on the Deuter UP Seoul.
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Removable on the Deuter UP Seoul.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Deuter UP Seoul.
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. 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L, and 1 accept only the Deuter UP Seoul.
Only the Deuter UP Seoul fits
Air Niugini.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Deuter UP Seoul: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L carries 6L more than the Deuter UP Seoul (22L vs. 16L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.84kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter UP Seoul fits 92% 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.