HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 25% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| “DYECOSHELL II” (420D Nylon x 330D Nylon), 210d Ripstop Nylon Melange, Nylon Spandex. | PS55C |
Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 and Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban
- Opening: Top zip on the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25; Other on the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25; Yes on the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25; No on the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 48 accept both. 0 accept only the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25, and 3 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban fits
Caribbean Airlines, Croatia Air, Great Lakes Airlines.
HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban: which should you pack?
The HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban (25L vs. 25L), while the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban fits 27% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 is the better call.