Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2
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 | Aer Duffel Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 900D eco-dyed polyester exterior |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Aer Duffel Pack 2
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Yes on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 3 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 1 on the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
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. 163 accept both. 11 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 2.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Aer Duffel Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 0.3999999999999986L more than the Aer Duffel Pack 2 (25L vs. 24.6L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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.