Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
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 Cragsmith Pack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 70-denier 100% nylon ripstop | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.559 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
- Compression straps: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
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. 25 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L, and 6 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L carries 10L more than the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L (35L vs. 45L), while the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.559kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L is the better call.