Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
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 | Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester | 300D/900D ripstop weave |
Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×34×33 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L and Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; 5 on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
- Passport pocket: No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; Top on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; 8 on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; 2, side on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 1 accept both. 30 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L, and 0 accept only the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
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. Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L carries the same capacity as the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L (45L vs. 45L), while the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L is the lighter pack at 1.559kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 45L is the better call.