Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. BURN 38L
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 | BURN 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| 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 |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester | DX 210d Ripstop Fabric |
BURN 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | 70×25×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L and BURN 38L
- Compression straps: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; No on the BURN 38L.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; Rolltop on the BURN 38L.
Both have: 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. 25 accept both. 6 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L, and 0 accept only the BURN 38L.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L fits
Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. BURN 38L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L carries 7L more than the BURN 38L (45L vs. 38L), while the BURN 38L is the lighter pack at 0.45kg (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 BURN 38L is the better call.