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title: "Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L"
description: "Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/20su8gi2ui/patagonia-ascensionist-pack-35l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633485761/carryons/Ascensionist_Alpine_Pack_35_r24jyt.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.89 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>65×31×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$179</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 70-denier 100% nylon ripstop</td><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dauzj1f2ni/patagonia-cragsmith-pack-45l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633531847/carryons/Cragsmith_Pack_45L_i4buem.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.559 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.