Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| nylon ripstop | PS33 |
Ortlieb Atrack CR
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack and Ortlieb Atrack CR
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack; 1 on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack; 2 on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 23 accept only the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack, and 1 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Only the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Atrack CR carries 1L more than the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack (24L vs. 25L), while the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.22kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Atrack CR; if you want to travel lighter, the Rab Adrift 24L Day Pack is the better call.