Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
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 | 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | 5 |
| 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, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 420-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 70-denier 100% nylon ripstop | Nylon |
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
| Capacity | 56 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L and 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
- Compression straps: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Yes on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; 2, side on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 24 accept only the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L, and 0 accept only the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
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, Virgin America.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack: which should you pack?
The 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack carries 21L more than the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L (35L vs. 56L), while the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L is the better call.