Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. CabinZero Classic 36L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L | Feature | CabinZero Classic 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | lining: polyesterouter: waterproof polyester |
CabinZero Classic 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and CabinZero Classic 36L
- Compression straps: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Yes on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 2 on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; No on the CabinZero Classic 36L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 36 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 5 accept only the CabinZero Classic 36L.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the CabinZero Classic 36L fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. CabinZero Classic 36L: which should you pack?
The CabinZero Classic 36L carries 11L more than the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L (25L vs. 36L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the CabinZero Classic 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the better call.