Osprey Nebula vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula | Feature | 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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 | 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) |
5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 2.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula and 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Nebula; Yes on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Nebula; Removable on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Nebula; 6 on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Nebula; No on the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 24 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Nebula, and 7 accept only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L.
Only the Osprey Nebula fits
Croatia Air.
Only the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L fits
Cayman Airways, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country.
Osprey Nebula vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L carries 21L more than the Osprey Nebula (34L vs. 55L), while the Osprey Nebula is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 2.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula is the better call.