Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
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 | Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | Custom-developed leather |
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
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. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 7 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 5L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (25L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits 95% 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.