Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Ikea Pirving
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 | Ikea Pirving |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Ikea Pirving
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Removable on the Ikea Pirving.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 14in on the Ikea Pirving.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; No on the Ikea Pirving.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 14 accept only the Ikea Pirving.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Ikea Pirving: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 16L more than the Ikea Pirving (25L vs. 9L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.45kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving fits 99% 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 Ikea Pirving is the better call.