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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/088zn2v6l3/osprey-nebula/njz1o3n2y7/5-11-rush-72-2-0-backpack-55l/"
title: "Osprey Nebula vs 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L"
description: "Osprey Nebula vs 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/088zn2v6l3/osprey-nebula/njz1o3n2y7/5-11-rush-72-2-0-backpack-55l/"
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# Osprey Nebula vs. 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Osprey Nebula](https://onebag.travel/carryon/088zn2v6l3/osprey-nebula/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Nebula](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601224005/carryons/ospreynebula_amojoe.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×31×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>MAIN: 420HD Nylon Packcloth BOTTOM: 420HD Nylon Packcloth</td><td>1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/njz1o3n2y7/5-11-rush-72-2-0-backpack-55l/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 72 2.0 Backpack 55L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990467/carryons/5-11-rush-72-2-0-backpack-55l-njz1o3n2y7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×34×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>16%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$190</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.