Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. BURN 38L
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 | BURN 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 | DX 210d Ripstop Fabric |
BURN 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×25×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L and BURN 38L
- Compression straps: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; No on the BURN 38L.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Rolltop on the BURN 38L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; Yes on the BURN 38L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L; 2 on the BURN 38L.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs. BURN 38L: which should you pack?
The BURN 38L carries 3L more than the Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L (35L vs. 38L), while the BURN 38L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (vs. 0.89kg). 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 BURN 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the BURN 38L is the better call.