Exped Skyline 25 vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 25 | Feature | Arc'Teryx Arro 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 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 Exped Skyline 25 and Arc'Teryx Arro 22
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Exped Skyline 25; 15in on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Exped Skyline 25; No on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 73 accept both. 2 accept only the Exped Skyline 25, and 0 accept only the Arc'Teryx Arro 22.
Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits
Aer Lingus, Great Lakes Airlines.
Exped Skyline 25 vs. Arc'Teryx Arro 22: which should you pack?
The Exped Skyline 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 Exped Skyline 25 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Skyline 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.