Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. GORUCK GR1 26
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 | GORUCK GR1 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| 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 | 1000D Cordura |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and GORUCK GR1 26
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Top on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 17in on the GORUCK GR1 26.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 3 on the GORUCK GR1 26.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR1 26.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. GORUCK GR1 26: which should you pack?
The GORUCK GR1 26 carries 1L more than the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L (25L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 GORUCK GR1 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the better call.