Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Exped Transit 40
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 | Exped Transit 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester | 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified |
Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L and Exped Transit 40
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; Removable on the Exped Transit 40.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; No on the Exped Transit 40.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; No on the Exped Transit 40.
Both have: compression 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. 10 accept both. 21 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L, and 0 accept only the Exped Transit 40.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L 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 Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Exped Transit 40: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L carries 5L more than the Exped Transit 40 (45L vs. 40L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.