Macpac Rapaki 25 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR

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

Macpac Rapaki 25

Front facing view of the Macpac Rapaki 25
Capacity25 L
Weight0.91 kg
Dimensions52×30×25 cm
Airline fit39%
Price$140

Feature by feature

Macpac Rapaki 25FeatureOrtlieb 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 NylonPS33

Ortlieb Atrack CR

Front facing view of the Ortlieb Atrack CR
Capacity25 L
Weight1.22 kg
Dimensions56×26×25 cm
Airline fit27%
Price$265

Key differences between the Macpac Rapaki 25 and 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.