Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
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 Cotinga Kid's Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
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. 138 accept both. 34 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L, and 6 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
American Eagle, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack (22L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.48kg). 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 Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.