Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.52 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $101 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L | Feature | Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 00-denier 100% recycled polyester | Weather Resistant TPU Coated Rip-Stop |
Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.26×30.48×20.32 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L and Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L
- Opening: Top flap on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; Clamshell on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; No on the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Both have: 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. 138 accept both. 36 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L, and 0 accept only the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L.
Only the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L vs. Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L carries 8L more than the Lander TIMP® Backpack 20L (28L vs. 20L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Arbor Lid Pack 28L is the better call.