Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Baggu Crescent Bag

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 25LFeatureBaggu Crescent Bag
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack N
N Hip Belt N
N Sternum Strap N
Inside
15in Laptop 16in
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 polyesterNylon

Baggu Crescent Bag

Front facing view of the Baggu Crescent Bag
Capacity21 L
Weight0.2 kg
Dimensions50×32×13 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$62

Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Baggu Crescent Bag

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 0 accept only the Baggu Crescent Bag.

Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Baggu Crescent Bag: which should you pack?

The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 4L more than the Baggu Crescent Bag (25L vs. 21L), while the Baggu Crescent Bag is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.45kg). 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 Baggu Crescent Bag is the better call.