Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Peak Design Packable Tote
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 | Peak Design Packable Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| 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 | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | Versa Heal™ 70d nylon |
Peak Design Packable Tote
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×41×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $30 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Peak Design Packable Tote
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; No on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; No on the Peak Design Packable Tote.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 51 accept both. 123 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 0 accept only the Peak Design Packable Tote.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Peak Design Packable Tote: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 13L more than the Peak Design Packable Tote (25L vs. 12L), while the Peak Design Packable Tote is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (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 Peak Design Packable Tote is the better call.