Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. STM Grace

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 25LFeatureSTM 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 polyester100% polyester

STM Grace

by Stm
Front facing view of the STM Grace
Capacity20 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions42×29×11 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$100

Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and 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.