Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Mei Voyageur
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 | Mei Voyageur |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 1000 denier Cordura® |
Mei Voyageur
| Capacity | 48 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $136 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L and Mei Voyageur
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; Clamshell on the Mei Voyageur.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; 3 on the Mei Voyageur.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L; No on the Mei Voyageur.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 31 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L, and 56 accept only the Mei Voyageur.
Only the Mei Voyageur fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L vs. Mei Voyageur: which should you pack?
The Mei Voyageur carries 3L more than the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L (45L vs. 48L), while the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L is the lighter pack at 1.559kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mei Voyageur fits 46% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mei Voyageur; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 45L is the better call.