Osprey Nebula vs. Jansport Odyssey
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula | Feature | Jansport Odyssey |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| MAIN: 420HD Nylon Packcloth BOTTOM: 420HD Nylon Packcloth | 420 Polyester Dobby, 210 Nylon Point Dobby, 840 Junior Ballistic Nylon |
Jansport Odyssey
| Capacity | 39 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula and Jansport Odyssey
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Nebula; 2 on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Nebula; Top zip on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Nebula; Hideable on the Jansport Odyssey.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Nebula; 5 on the Jansport Odyssey.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 4 accept both. 21 accept only the Osprey Nebula, and 0 accept only the Jansport Odyssey.
Only the Osprey Nebula fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Osprey Nebula vs. Jansport Odyssey: which should you pack?
The Jansport Odyssey carries 5L more than the Osprey Nebula (34L vs. 39L), while the Osprey Nebula is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Nebula fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Odyssey; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula is the better call.