Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Osprey Atmos AG 65
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L
| Capacity | 36 L |
| Weight | 0.992 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×31×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L | Feature | Osprey Atmos AG 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop | Nylon |
Osprey Atmos AG 65
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 87×41×39 cm |
| Airline fit | 0% |
| Price | $269 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L and Osprey Atmos AG 65
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Removable on the Osprey Atmos AG 65.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; 3 on the Osprey Atmos AG 65.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 0 accept both. 6 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L, and 0 accept only the Osprey Atmos AG 65.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Azul Airlines, Island Air, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Osprey Atmos AG 65: which should you pack?
The Osprey Atmos AG 65 carries 29L more than the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L (36L vs. 65L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.992kg (vs. 2.2kg). 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 Osprey Atmos AG 65; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the better call.