Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Feature by feature
| Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D ripstop polyester | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $101 |
Key differences between the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack and Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; No on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 0 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack, and 1 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack vs. Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 2L more than the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the better call.