Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
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 | Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | PS33 |
Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×30×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City
- Hip belt: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Removable on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Yes on the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 4L more than the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack City (25L vs. 21L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.75kg). 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.