Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Macpac Rapaki 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.91 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Macpac Rapaki 25 | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 200D Recycled Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon | PS33 |
Ortlieb Atrack CR
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 25 and Ortlieb Atrack CR
- Opening: Top zip on the Macpac Rapaki 25; Other on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Macpac Rapaki 25; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
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. 50 accept both. 23 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 25, and 1 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 25 fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR: which should you pack?
The Macpac Rapaki 25 carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Atrack CR (25L vs. 25L), while the Macpac Rapaki 25 is the lighter pack at 0.91kg (vs. 1.22kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 25 fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Macpac Rapaki 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Macpac Rapaki 25 is the better call.