Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
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 | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
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. 163 accept both. 9 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Aer Duffel Pack 2 carries 2.6000000000000014L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 24.6L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Aer Duffel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.