Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×35×35 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking | Feature | Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Rip stop nylon | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.559 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
- Compression straps: >5 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 1 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking, and 30 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L: which should you pack?
The Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking carries 15L more than the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L (60L vs. 45L), while the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L is the lighter pack at 1.559kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L is the better call.