Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Topo Designs Trip
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 | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 11in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L and Topo Designs Trip
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; Front on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L; 2 on the Topo Designs Trip.
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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L, and 7 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Topo Designs Trip fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L carries 16.6L more than the Topo Designs Trip (25L vs. 8.4L), while the Patagonia Arbor Linked Pack 25L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Topo Designs Trip fits 96% 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.