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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5oj5wl4dh0/patagonia-arbor-zip-pack-22l/xxlcvntdd6/away-the-backpack/"
title: "Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs Away The Backpack"
description: "Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs Away The Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L vs. Away The Backpack

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

## [Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5oj5wl4dh0/patagonia-arbor-zip-pack-22l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633320418/carryons/Arbor_Zip_Pack_22L_hvdjmv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.48 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$89</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester</td><td>Nylon, leather</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Away The Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xxlcvntdd6/away-the-backpack/)

by [Away](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Away)

![Front facing view of the Away The Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617362070/carryons/Away_Travel_The_Backpack_syojtm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44.5×31.5×18.2 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$206</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.