Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Able Carry Daybreaker

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
Capacity22 L
Weight0.48 kg
Dimensions49×31×13 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$89

Feature by feature

Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22LFeatureAble Carry Daybreaker
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 1
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 polyesterXPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon

Able Carry Daybreaker

Front facing view of the Able Carry Daybreaker
Capacity25 L
Weight0.58 kg
Dimensions50×26×19 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$126

Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Able Carry Daybreaker

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 2 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.

Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?

The Able Carry Daybreaker carries 3L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 0.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Able Carry Daybreaker fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Daybreaker; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.