Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Macpac Rapaki 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×26×15.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Light-Pack Two | Feature | Macpac Rapaki 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS21 | 200D Polyester, 420D Oxford Nylon |
Macpac Rapaki 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 10×10×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 100% |
| Price | $118 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two and Macpac Rapaki 22
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; Yes on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; 2 on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two, and 13 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Ortlieb Light-Pack Two vs. Macpac Rapaki 22: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Light-Pack Two carries 3L more than the Macpac Rapaki 22 (25L vs. 22L), while the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the lighter pack at 0.33kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits 100% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Light-Pack Two is the better call.