3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
| Capacity | 56 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack | Feature | Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | 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, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.131 kg |
| Dimensions | 63×25×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $169 |
Key differences between the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
- Compression straps: 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Opening: Other on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Top zip on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
- Water resistant: No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack, and 25 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L: which should you pack?
The 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack carries 24L more than the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L (56L vs. 32L), while the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.131kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the better call.