Atom Packs "The Atom" vs. Macpac Rapaki 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Atom Packs "The Atom"
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×24×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $185 |
Feature by feature
| Atom Packs "The Atom" | Feature | Macpac Rapaki 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 40L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| VX07 | 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 Atom Packs "The Atom" and Macpac Rapaki 22
- Opening: Rolltop on the Atom Packs "The Atom"; Top zip on the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Atom Packs "The Atom", and 8 accept only the Macpac Rapaki 22.
Only the Macpac Rapaki 22 fits
LC Perú, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Atom Packs "The Atom" vs. Macpac Rapaki 22: which should you pack?
The Atom Packs "The Atom" carries 8L more than the Macpac Rapaki 22 (30L vs. 22L), while the Atom Packs "The Atom" is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (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 Atom Packs "The Atom"; if you want to travel lighter, the Atom Packs "The Atom" is the better call.