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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/f7vvgl9fzq/patagonia-atom-tote-pack-20l/l3a6r8wlh0/able-carry-daily-plus/"
title: "Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs Able Carry Daily Plus"
description: "Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs Able Carry Daily Plus: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Able Carry Daily Plus

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

## [Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/f7vvgl9fzq/patagonia-atom-tote-pack-20l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×30×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish</td><td>X-Pac VX21</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Able Carry Daily Plus](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l3a6r8wlh0/able-carry-daily-plus/)

by [Able Carry](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Able Carry)

![Front facing view of the Able Carry Daily Plus](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990315/carryons/able-carry-daily-plus-l3a6r8wlh0.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×29×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$179</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.