Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
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 | Cabin Zero Varsity 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | |
| 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 | 600D Polyester |
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Top zip on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 13 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: which should you pack?
The Cabin Zero Varsity 26L carries 1L more than the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L (25L vs. 26L), while the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the lighter pack at 0.44kg (vs. 0.45kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L is the better call.