Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Ortlieb Atrack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salkan "The Backpacker"
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $345 |
Feature by feature
| Salkan "The Backpacker" | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| removable | Compression | removable |
| 55L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 4 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish | PS33 |
Key differences between the Salkan "The Backpacker" and Ortlieb Atrack
- Opening: Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; Other on the Ortlieb Atrack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Ortlieb Atrack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 1 on the Ortlieb Atrack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; No on the Ortlieb Atrack.
- Water bottle pockets: 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker"; 2 on the Ortlieb Atrack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Salkan "The Backpacker", and 87 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Salkan "The Backpacker" vs. Ortlieb Atrack: which should you pack?
The Salkan "The Backpacker" carries 20L more than the Ortlieb Atrack (45L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Atrack is the lighter pack at 1.43kg (vs. 3.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan "The Backpacker"; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Atrack is the better call.