Exped Skyline 25 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 25 | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210 D Robic HD Ripstop nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column | 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 Exped Skyline 25 and Ortlieb Atrack CR
- Opening: Top zip on the Exped Skyline 25; Other on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Exped Skyline 25; Removable on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Exped Skyline 25; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 51 accept both. 24 accept only the Exped Skyline 25, and 0 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR.
Only the Exped Skyline 25 fits
Aer Lingus, 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.
Exped Skyline 25 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR: which should you pack?
The Exped Skyline 25 carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Atrack CR (25L vs. 25L), while the Exped Skyline 25 is the lighter pack at 1.03kg (vs. 1.22kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Exped Skyline 25 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Exped Skyline 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Skyline 25 is the better call.