Osprey Nebula vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula | Feature | Salkan The Longhaul 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 55L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| MAIN: 420HD Nylon Packcloth BOTTOM: 420HD Nylon Packcloth | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Longhaul 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula and Salkan The Longhaul 45L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Nebula; Back on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Nebula; 1 on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Nebula; No on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Nebula; Yes on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 2 accept both. 23 accept only the Osprey Nebula, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
Only the Osprey Nebula fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, 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. Salkan The Longhaul 45L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Longhaul 45L carries 11L more than the Osprey Nebula (34L vs. 45L), while the Osprey Nebula is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 2.1kg). 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 Salkan The Longhaul 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula is the better call.