Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Away The Backpack
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 | Away The Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Nylon, leather |
Away The Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×31.5×18.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $206 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L and Away The Backpack
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Away The Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; Yes on the Away The Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L; 3 on the Away The Backpack.
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 7 accept only the Away The Backpack.
Only the Away The Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Away The Backpack: which should you pack?
The Away The Backpack carries 3.5L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (22L vs. 25.5L), while the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the lighter pack at 0.48kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away The Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away The Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L is the better call.