Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
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 | Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | 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 | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 630-denier 100% nylon, 200-denier 100% polyester | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
- Opening: Top zip on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; 17in on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Rain cover: No on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L; 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
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. 1 accept both. 25 accept only the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L, and 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
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. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit carries 36L more than the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L (32L vs. 68L), while the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the lighter pack at 1.131kg (vs. 2.33kg). 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 Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Cragsmith Pack 32L is the better call.