Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Ortleib Light-Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Zpacks Bagger Ultra | Feature | Ortleib Light-Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable, optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 3.3oz/sqyd Ultra 100X, not coated with DWR or other chemicals and is PFAS free | polyurethane-coated nylon fabric |
Ortleib Light-Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Zpacks Bagger Ultra and Ortleib Light-Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Rolltop on the Ortleib Light-Pack.
- Hip belt: Removable, optional on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; Removable on the Ortleib Light-Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; 1 on the Ortleib Light-Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra, and 0 accept only the Ortleib Light-Pack.
Only the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Zpacks Bagger Ultra vs. Ortleib Light-Pack: which should you pack?
The Zpacks Bagger Ultra carries the same capacity as the Ortleib Light-Pack (25L vs. 25L), while the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Zpacks Bagger Ultra; if you want to travel lighter, the Zpacks Bagger Ultra is the better call.