Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L
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 | Salkan The Daypack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.3-oz 400-denier recycled Polyester with DWR Finish | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Daypack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $165 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L and Salkan The Daypack 20L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; Back on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 15in on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; 4 on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; No on the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Daypack 20L.
Only the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L vs. Salkan The Daypack 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L carries the same capacity as the Salkan The Daypack 20L (20L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Atom Tote Pack 20L is the better call.