Ortlieb Atrack CR vs. Exped Core 35
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 | Exped Core 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| 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 | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS33 | 1680 D Ballistic nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Atrack CR and Exped Core 35
- Opening: Other on the Ortlieb Atrack CR; Top flap on the Exped Core 35.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Ortlieb Atrack CR; No on the Exped Core 35.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 24 accept both. 27 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR, and 0 accept only the Exped Core 35.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack CR fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Ortlieb Atrack CR vs. Exped Core 35: which should you pack?
The Exped Core 35 carries 10L more than the Ortlieb Atrack CR (25L vs. 35L), while the Exped Core 35 is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 1.22kg). 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 Exped Core 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Core 35 is the better call.