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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/20su8gi2ui/patagonia-ascensionist-pack-35l/xp6u55runy/burn-38l/"
title: "Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs BURN 38L - One Bag Travel"
description: "Patagonia Ascensionist Pack 35L vs BURN 38L: 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. BURN 38L

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 | 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 |

<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>DX 210d Ripstop Fabric</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [BURN 38L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xp6u55runy/burn-38l/)

by [Mountain Laurel Designs](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mountain Laurel Designs)

![Front facing view of the BURN 38L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/ccx7ehlpytfmlfncmwjo)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.45 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>70×25×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.