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title: "Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L"
description: "Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/dauzj1f2ni/patagonia-cragsmith-pack-45l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633531847/carryons/Cragsmith_Pack_45L_i4buem.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.559 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×27×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L | Feature | Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester</td><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/q01ld8pfi6/patagonia-cragsmith-pack-32l/)

by [Patagonia](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Patagonia)

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1633531717/carryons/Cragsmith_32_nt3ai7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.131 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>63×25×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$169</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L

-   **Opening:** Other on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; Top zip on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.

Both have: compression straps, 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. 26 accept both. 5 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.

### Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits

Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.

## Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L** carries 13L more than the **Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L** (45L vs. 32L), while the **Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L** is the lighter pack at 1.131kg (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 Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the better call.