Ortlieb Atrack BP vs. Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Atrack BP
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Atrack BP | Feature | Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| PS21R | Polyester Oxford Cloth |
Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Atrack BP and Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Ortlieb Atrack BP; Clamshell on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Ortlieb Atrack BP; 17in on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Ortlieb Atrack BP; 1 on the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 1 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack BP, and 25 accept only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack BP fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.
Ortlieb Atrack BP vs. Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack carries 15L more than the Ortlieb Atrack BP (25L vs. 40L), while the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Asenlin 40L Travel Backpack is the better call.