Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| back | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 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 Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Opening: Other on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top zip on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 1 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 155 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L are both carry-on backpacks standing tall in the realm of adventure gear. Both provide sturdy construction, practical functionality, and classically rugged aesthetics. Where they differ, however, lies in their unique specifications and specific reviewer insights.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is a compact, understated bag with dimensions of 44x24x10 inches; svelte compared with the larger 16x25x63 inch Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L. The Tarahumara weighs in at a mere 0.7 pounds, unquestionably light compared with the 1.131 pounds of the Cragsmith. Despite its compact build, the Tarahumara carries a punch with 16 liters of capacity, while the Cragsmith bursts with a roomy 32-liter capacity.
Here are the quick bullet point differences:
- The Torahumara is made from resilient 500D Cordura, compared with the Cragsmith’s 630-denier 100% nylon and 200-denier 100% polyester construction.
- The Torahumara has zero laptop compatibility, same as the Cragsmith.
- The Torahumara is compatible with 100% of airlines, greatly outpacing the 30% compatibility of the Cragsmith.
- Review quotes for the Torahumara highlight its lasting quality and versatile capacity, while Cragsmith reviews focus on its suitability for hiking short distances to a climbing area.
Both backpacks have their unique strengths and matches a different adventurer's lifestyle. The Tarahumara, with its incredible lightweight and versatile design, would be a great choice for those who value long-lasting reliability and compact efficiency for their day hikes. On the other hand, the beefy Cragsmith, with its spacious capacity and sturdy design, made predominantly from recycled materials, might suit those who carry heavier loads or require more space. Both backpacks clearly have well-received thoughtful design, excellent build quality, and convenient features that enhance users' experiences.