Ortlieb Atrack BP vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
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 | Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 | |
| PS21R | 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester |
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.131 kg |
| Dimensions | 63×25×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $169 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Atrack BP and Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
- Opening: Other on the Ortlieb Atrack BP; Top zip on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 26 accept both. 25 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack BP, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack BP fits
Aegean Airlines, Air Astana, Air Nostrum, Atlas Global, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Jet2, Kuwait Air, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Ortlieb Atrack BP vs. Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L carries 7L more than the Ortlieb Atrack BP (25L vs. 32L), while the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the lighter pack at 1.131kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack BP fits 27% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the better call.