Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 25 | Feature | Arc'Teryx Arro 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 200D Recycled Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | 1260-denier Invista Ballistic Superpack nylon |
Arc'Teryx Arro 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 25 and Arc'Teryx Arro 22
- Hip belt: Removable on the Macpac Rapaki 25; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 73 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22: which should you pack?
The Macpac Rapaki 25 carries 3L more than the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 (25L vs. 22L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 25 fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Rapaki 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Rapaki 25 is the better call.