Deuter Strike vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Strike | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 33L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PES 600 Coat, 600D PES | 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 Deuter Strike and Ortlieb Atrack CR
- Opening: Top zip on the Deuter Strike; Other on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Deuter Strike; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 50 accept both. 26 accept only the Deuter Strike, and 1 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Only the Deuter Strike fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Sky Airlines.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Deuter Strike vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR: which should you pack?
The Deuter Strike carries 5L more than the Ortlieb Atrack CR (30L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Atrack CR is the lighter pack at 1.22kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Strike fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Strike; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Atrack CR is the better call.