Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
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 | Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | Coated and woven polyester |
Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
| Capacity | 29.7 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×33×16.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Other on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; 17in on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
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 2 accept only the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
Only the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack carries 7.699999999999999L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 29.7L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.