Ortlieb Atrack CR vs. Atom Packs "Atom+"

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

Ortlieb Atrack CR

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

Feature by feature

Ortlieb Atrack CRFeatureAtom Packs "Atom+"
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 2
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap removable
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
PS33210d Robic

Atom Packs "Atom+"

Front facing view of the Atom Packs "Atom+"
Capacity50 L
Weight0 kg
Dimensions0×0×0 cm
Airline fit%
Price$242

Key differences between the Ortlieb Atrack CR and Atom Packs "Atom+"

Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

Ortlieb Atrack CR vs. Atom Packs "Atom+": which should you pack?

The Atom Packs "Atom+" carries 25L more than the Ortlieb Atrack CR (25L vs. 50L), and the two are closely matched on weight. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Atom Packs "Atom+"; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Atrack CR is the better call.