Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. STM Grace
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 | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and STM Grace
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Top zip on the STM Grace.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Yes on the STM Grace.
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. 173 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 7 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 5L more than the STM Grace (25L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% 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.