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title: "Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L"
description: "Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/73sdg7mwm1/patagonia-altvia-pack-36l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633529341/carryons/Altvia_Pack_zydvo7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>36 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.992 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×31×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>3%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$179</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L | Feature | Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | 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 |
|  | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | removable |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop</td><td>140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9h7a7kp5o0/patagonia-altvia-pack-28l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633531521/carryons/Altvia_Pakc_small_qnbvmi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.797 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>59×30×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>3%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$139</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L and Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L

-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L.

Both have: compression straps, 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. 6 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L** carries 8L more than the **Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L** (36L vs. 28L), while the **Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 0.992kg). 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 Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.