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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/j6qcvvrw5d/heimplanet-motion-ellipse-25/uqds5p5tr7/ortlieb-atrack-cr-urban/"
title: "HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 vs Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban"
description: "HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 vs Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/j6qcvvrw5d/heimplanet-motion-ellipse-25/)

by [HEIMPLANET](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=HEIMPLANET)

![Front facing view of the HEIMPLANET Motion Ellipse 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1625741321/carryons/HEIMPLANET_Motion_Ellipse_25_y08paj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>25%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>“DYECOSHELL II” (420D Nylon x 330D Nylon), 210d Ripstop Nylon Melange, Nylon Spandex.</td><td>PS55C</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban](https://onebag.travel/carryon/uqds5p5tr7/ortlieb-atrack-cr-urban/)

by [Ortlieb](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Ortlieb)

![Front facing view of the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1630938243/carryons/Atrack_CR_Urban_e0pnfv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×26×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>27%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.