Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Able Carry Daily Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×30×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L | Feature | Able Carry Daily Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish | X-Pac VX21 |
Able Carry Daily Plus
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L and Able Carry Daily Plus
- Passport pocket: Front on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; Top on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 16in on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 4 on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 1, side on the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 173 accept both. 7 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Daily Plus.
Only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Able Carry Daily Plus: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Daily Plus carries 1L more than the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L (20L vs. 21L), while the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Daily Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the better call.