Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban vs. Ortlieb Atrack ST
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack ST |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PS55C | PS33 |
Ortlieb Atrack ST
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×26×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 27% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban and Ortlieb Atrack ST
- Opening: Other on the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban; Top zip on the Ortlieb Atrack ST.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban; Yes on the Ortlieb Atrack ST.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 51 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban vs. Ortlieb Atrack ST: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban carries the same capacity as the Ortlieb Atrack ST (25L vs. 25L), while the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.41kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban fits 27% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Atrack CR Urban is the better call.