Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Fjallraven Raven 28
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 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Fjallraven Raven 28
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; 2, side on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
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. 158 accept both. 14 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Raven 28 carries 6L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 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 Fjallraven Raven 28; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.