Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.797 kg |
| Dimensions | 59×30×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L | Feature | Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.131 kg |
| Dimensions | 63×25×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $169 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Top zip on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
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. 5 accept both. 1 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, and 21 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L fits
Sun Country.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L carries 4L more than the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L (28L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 1.131kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.