Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
| Capacity-to-weight | 28.9 L/kg 13.2 L/lb | High |
| Cubic space | 32.4 L 2112 in³ | |
| Rated vs. shell | -12 L-12 L | Low |
✈️ 16% (31/189)
This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 16% of the 189 airlines that publish one.
Our thoughts
If it's true that diamonds last forever, then the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L sure knows how to rival this. Crafted with 630-denier 100% nylon and 200-denier 100% polyester, this backpack doesn't just promise longevity, it guarantees it. Measuring 20 inches tall, 27 inches wide, and 60 inches deep, the Cragsmith Pack is delightfully compact yet capacious enough with its 45-liter capacity to store all your travel necessities. With diversity in mind, this pack is designed to be airline compatible, easing your travel hassles. If you're one of those tech-savvy travellers, fret not! It comes with a nifty laptop compartment, although it's decidedly best suited for obscenely small laptops or tablets.
A reviewer blessed with the privilege of owning this piece of fabled travel gear painted glorious images of its features. He spoke of its high-quality craftsmanship, the kind that is inherently woven into each Patagonia product. This isn't just a backpack; it's a testament of Patagonia’s years of dedicated craftsmanship, making the Cragsmith Pack a sturdy companion for your travel adventures.
But what good is it just being sturdy? Thankfully, the Cragsmith doesn't stop at that. Its ingenious design boasts multiple access ways to the main compartment. So, are you in a hurry to grab that earphone or that pesky travel pillow at the very bottom without disturbing the rest of your items? In a swift move, unzip the back panel and voila! Everything in the main compartment can be accessed in a flash. This feature is one of the many reasons the Cragsmith Pack has charmed even the harshest of critics.
Lastly, as the final feather in its convertible cap, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L neatly ties all these elements together but with an unmistakably minimalist design. Why shout when a whisper can make the same impact, right? It’s functional, yet exceedingly minimalistic, turning heads with its understated style. Not just that, numerous reviewers have praised this bag for its comfort. They narrate tales of how, even after hours of exploration, the backpack feels comfortable and weightless. Now, wouldn't you want to be part of this narrative? With the Cragsmith Pack 45L, travel becomes an uncomplicated joy, and you, the quintessential minimalist traveler.
Our verdict
Reasons to buy
- High-quality craftsmanship and truly sturdy.
- Multiple ways to access the main compartment. This is convenient as you don't have to unpack when grabbing things located at the middle or bottom of the entire pack as the back panel can be unzipped to give you full access to it.
- Has a minimalistics design yet highly functional.
- Multiple reviewers claim that this bag is comfortable to carry even for extended periods of time.
Things to consider
- Quite packs a little more weight than its competitions (bags with the same capacity and functionality)
- Some users say that the water-bladder nozzle holder can get caught up in a shirtsleeve.
- Could use some more attachment points for outdoor gears considering that this is crag bag.
What reviewers said
- "Two separate ways to load the main compartment makes organization a breeze. by unzipping around the straps you can lay the bag flat and load with ease. While on the trail you can access from the top or store items that are more readily needed in the top compartment of the bag. The straps feel great and the bag rides higher on your back as it should. Great fit, and durable, I use this bag daily."
- "Awesome pack to carry a ton of gear. 45L easily holds a rope, rack, shoes, gear, lunch, and water for your climbing outing. Love the fit of the bag. Great features."
- "My friends and I tried out lots of other climbing packs and this is just hands down the best. The accessibility, the simplicity, the comfort, and the robust nature of the material/zippers are just unparalleled."
- "This is the perfect climbing bag and travel bag. I simply keep almost my entire sport climbing kit in the bag and just grab on my way out the door and to the crag. The bag can hold a 70 meter rope, rack of draws, quad anchor, and an assortment of other carabiners, slings, and anchor materials. There is one large compartment for all of the gear with a few strap to hooks gear onto, then another top compartment that is easily accessible and it a nice place to store your lunch, camera, or other items that you don't want mixed into your mass of dirty gear. Finally, there's a "valuables" zippered pocket in the top compartment to hold your wallet and keys"
Reviews from around the web
www.thealpinestart.com
The original Cragsmith was already one of my favourite all-around packs and the new one is just all-around better. It’s comfortable even heavily loaded, has enough compartments to keep my OCD organized and it works great both at the crag and as a travel bag. ...At a retail price of $239 CAD / $199 USD, the Cragsmith 45L is one of the most useful backpacks I have and is very highly recommended.
abrotherabroad.com
“A gear dumpster that hikes well” – The Patagonia Cragsmith is a utilitarian bag designed to feel great on your back while walking, be durable, and hold a lot for its size. That’s it. Efficiency and durability through simplicity
climbinggearreviews.com
In conclusion, the Patagonia Cragsmith 45 is great improvement on the Crag Daddy 45, and although it’s the same capacity it feels bigger. I like the way the foam gives it stiffness and it stands upright when loading it. It has a clean look yet has enough features to make it useful for a full day out.
Features
| Storage | |
| Compression | Yes |
| Expanded Capacity | None |
| Opening | Other |
| Passport | No |
| Passthrough | No |
| Carry | |
| Backpack | Yes |
| Hip Belt | Yes |
| Sternum Strap | Yes |
| Inside | |
| Laptop | No |
| Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | No |
| Outside | |
| Hard Shell | No |
| Rain-fly | No |
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Water Resistant | Yes |
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Material: 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
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Fits the carry-on limits of 31 airlines
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