Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus
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 | Jansport Superbreak Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 300 Denier Recycled Polyester |
Jansport Superbreak Plus
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $40 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Jansport Superbreak Plus
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Top zip on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 1 on the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
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. 138 accept both. 36 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 5 accept only the Jansport Superbreak Plus.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Jansport Superbreak Plus fits
American Eagle, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Jansport Superbreak Plus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Superbreak Plus carries 1L more than the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L (25L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (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 Jansport Superbreak Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Superbreak Plus is the better call.