Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.131 kg |
| Dimensions | 63×25×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $169 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L | Feature | Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester | Polyester, Nylon |
Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
| Capacity | 70 L |
| Weight | 3.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 79×40×34 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L and Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 25 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley.
Only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley carries 38L more than the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L (32L vs. 70L), while the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the lighter pack at 1.131kg (vs. 3.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kathmandu Hybrid 70L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the better call.