Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Ortlieb Atrack
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 | Ortlieb Atrack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| 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 |
| 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 | PS33 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L and Ortlieb Atrack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; Removable on the Ortlieb Atrack.
- Rain cover: Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; No on the Ortlieb Atrack.
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. 6 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, and 83 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Ortlieb Atrack: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L carries 3L more than the Ortlieb Atrack (28L vs. 25L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 1.43kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.