Arc'Teryx Arro 22 vs. Ortlieb Atrack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arc'Teryx Arro 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Arc'Teryx Arro 22 | Feature | Ortlieb Atrack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| 1260-denier Invista Ballistic Superpack nylon | PS33 |
Key differences between the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 and Ortlieb Atrack
- Compression straps: No on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22; Removable on the Ortlieb Atrack.
- Opening: Top zip on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22; Other on the Ortlieb Atrack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Arc'Teryx Arro 22; No on the Ortlieb Atrack.
Both have: 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. 50 accept both. 23 accept only the Arc'Teryx Arro 22, and 39 accept only the Ortlieb Atrack.
Only the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Only the Ortlieb Atrack fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Arc'Teryx Arro 22 vs. Ortlieb Atrack: which should you pack?
The Ortlieb Atrack carries 3L more than the Arc'Teryx Arro 22 (22L vs. 25L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Ortlieb Atrack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Ortlieb Atrack; if you want to travel lighter, the Ortlieb Atrack is the better call.