Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gossamer Gear Mariposa
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $315 |
Feature by feature
| Gossamer Gear Mariposa | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100D & 210D Recycled Robic Nylon | PS33 |
Ortlieb Atrack CR
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the Gossamer Gear Mariposa and Ortlieb Atrack CR
- Compression straps: 2 on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa; Yes on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Gossamer Gear Mariposa; 2 on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 51 accept both. 38 accept only the Gossamer Gear Mariposa, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Only the Gossamer Gear Mariposa fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Gossamer Gear Mariposa vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Mariposa carries 11L more than the Ortlieb Atrack CR (36L vs. 25L), while the Gossamer Gear Mariposa is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.22kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Mariposa; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Mariposa is the better call.