Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L | Feature | Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 70-denier 100% nylon ripstop | 420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 0-denier 100% nylon ripstop |
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.28 kg |
| Dimensions | 67×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $219 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L and Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 23 accept only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L.
Only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L carries 20L more than the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L (35L vs. 55L), while the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.28kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L is the better call.