Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly vs. Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 82×41×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $76 |
Feature by feature
| Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly | Feature | Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop |
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.992 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×31×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $179 |
Key differences between the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly and Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
- Opening: Rolltop on the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly, and 5 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly vs. Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly carries 19L more than the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L (55L vs. 36L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L fits 3% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Amazon Basics Internal Frame Hiking Backpack with Rainfly; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the better call.