Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20
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 | Arc'Teryx Granville 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| 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 | 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 | N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop |
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Arc'Teryx Granville 20
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Top flap on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Sternum strap: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 5L more than the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (25L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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.