Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.559 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×27×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $199 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester | PS33 |
Ortlieb Atrack CR
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L and Ortlieb Atrack CR
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; Removable on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 31 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L, and 20 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Copa Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Great Lakes Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L carries 20L more than the Ortlieb Atrack CR (45L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Atrack CR is the lighter pack at 1.22kg (vs. 1.559kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits 27% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Atrack CR is the better call.