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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/bygxwyt63x/patagonia-arbor-linked-pack-25l/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/"
title: "Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs GORUCK GR1 26"
description: "Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs GORUCK GR1 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/bygxwyt63x/patagonia-arbor-linked-pack-25l/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/"
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# Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. GORUCK GR1 26

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

## [Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/bygxwyt63x/patagonia-arbor-linked-pack-25l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633099605/carryons/Patagonia_Arbor_Linked_Pack_25L_kpflsj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×27×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$79</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester</td><td>1000D Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR1 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/t6olnkoaw2/goruck-gr1-26/)

by [GORUCK](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=GORUCK)

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR1 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598261/carryons/20016_source_1570272547_155c454e-df38-49c9-8039-74db56af758b_1800x1800_owhkvj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.