Exped Transit 40 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Transit 40 | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | 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 |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840 D Oxford nylon, PU coated, 1'500 mm water column Oeko-Tex 100 certified | 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 Exped Transit 40 and Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Exped Transit 40; Yes on the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban.
- Hip belt: No on the Exped Transit 40; Removable on the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Exped Transit 40; 2 on the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban.
Both have: compression straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 10 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Transit 40, and 41 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, EL AL, Finnair, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Exped Transit 40 vs. Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban: which should you pack?
The Exped Transit 40 carries 15L more than the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban (40L vs. 25L), while the Exped Transit 40 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (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 Exped Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Exped Transit 40 is the better call.