Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Fjallraven Raven 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 | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; 2, side on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 9 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Raven 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits 96% 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.