Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
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 | Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | Nylon / Polyester |
Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
| Capacity | 22.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Clamshell on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Hideable on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 4 on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; No on the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Both have: laptop sleeve.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 2.3999999999999986L more than the Solo All- Star Backpack Duffel (25L vs. 22.6L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the better call.