Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
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 | Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L; 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 5 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit carries 32L more than the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L (36L vs. 68L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the lighter pack at 0.992kg (vs. 2.33kg). 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 Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 36L is the better call.