Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
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 | 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 5 |
| 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 | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester | Nylon |
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
| Capacity | 56 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L and 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; 2, side on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
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. 30 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L, and 0 accept only the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack: which should you pack?
The 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack carries 11L more than the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L (45L vs. 56L), while the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.559kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the better call.