Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Tom Bihn Daylight
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 | Tom Bihn Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | Ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior/ 525 denier 2x2 bluesign® Ballistic nylon exterior |
Tom Bihn Daylight
| Capacity | 16.5 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $85 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Tom Bihn Daylight
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Top zip on the Tom Bihn Daylight.
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Yes on the Tom Bihn Daylight.
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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 7 accept only the Tom Bihn Daylight.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Tom Bihn Daylight fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Tom Bihn Daylight: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 8.5L more than the Tom Bihn Daylight (25L vs. 16.5L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Daylight fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the better call.