Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Hill People Gear Tarahumara

by Hill People Gear
Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara
Capacity16 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions43×23×10 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$175

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 2
back Passport Y
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap N
Inside
N Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder N
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500d Cordura600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester

Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L

by Patagonia
Front facing view of the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L
Capacity30 L
Weight0.66 kg
Dimensions69×30×17 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$129

Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L

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. 4 accept both. 177 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L.

Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

When it comes to choosing the perfect carry on backpack, one couldn't go wrong with the Hill People Gear Tarahumara or the Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack 30L. The Tarahumara, crafted with a tough 500D Cordura, stands tall with 44 inches at its highest point. It's a robustly built pack just as a reviewer referred to it as "stoutly built and elegantly simple". It's designed to do just about anything a pack with a capacity of 16 liters can do. This backpack’s size is perfect for day hiking and its construction reliable, it is well-built and designed to last a long time. The cherry on top is its center zip, providing both security and easy access to the main compartment.

The Patagonia Arbor Roll Top Pack, on the other hand, delivers more with a higher storage capacity of 30 liters, enough to pack more than it seems it can. It also features a 15-inch laptop compatible compartment that offers side access, updating the typical rolltop design for a more efficient use. Loyal patrons recommended it for its classy timeless design that fits varied settings be it work or play. Furthermore, this backpack is lauded for being sustainably made, adhering to Patagonia's commitment to environmentally responsible practices.

Here's a quick bullet point comparison of the key differences:

The choice between the Tarahumara and the Arbor Roll Top Pack would depend largely on the user's needs. The Tarahumara is perfect for those who need a secure yet accessible carry on bag that is cleared by all airlines, while the Arbor Roll Pack is ideal for anyone requiring more storage capacity and values sustainability.

In the end, both bags are made by reputed manufacturers renowned for their excellent workmanship and product durability. Whatever choice ends up in your hands would most likely live up to expectations. So measure your requirements, pack up and make your way to new adventures.