Ortlieb Atrack CR vs. Ortlieb Atrack BP
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Atrack CR
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.22 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $265 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Atrack CR | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack BP |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | |
| PS33 | PS21R |
Ortlieb Atrack BP
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Atrack CR and Ortlieb Atrack BP
- Compression straps: No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR; Yes on the Ortlieb Atrack BP.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Atrack CR; Yes on the Ortlieb Atrack BP.
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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Ortlieb Atrack CR vs. Ortlieb Atrack BP: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Atrack CR carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Atrack BP (25L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Atrack CR is the lighter pack at 1.22kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits 27% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Atrack CR; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Atrack CR is the better call.