Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L
Capacity25 L
Weight0.45 kg
Dimensions49×27×13 cm
Airline fit92%
Price$79

Feature by feature

Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25LFeatureEveryman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 1
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack hideable
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 15in
1 Main Compartments 2
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
N Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant
Material
600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester- 1680 PU Lined Ballistic

Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Front facing view of the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter
Capacity18 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions46×31×16 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$170

Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter

Both have: laptop sleeve.

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 5 accept only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter.

Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

Only the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits

American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 7L more than the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter (25L vs. 18L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Everyman Hideout 5-Way Commuter fits 94% 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.