Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
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 | Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $360 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Side on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; No on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 4 on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Yes on the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
Both have: 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 2 accept only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag carries 1L more than the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L (25L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Red Oxx Mini Boss Laptop Travel Bag; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the better call.