Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs. Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 61% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 | Feature | Nomatic Travel 40L Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 300D polyester w/ ripstop, DWR | 90% Polyester / 10% Nylon Weather Resistant YKK Zippers |
Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $330 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 and Nomatic Travel 40L Bag
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; No on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Hip belt: No on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; Removable on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; 7 on the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 116 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44, and 4 accept only the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag.
Only the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag fits
Croatia Air, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs. Nomatic Travel 40L Bag: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 carries 4L more than the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag (44L vs. 40L), while the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nomatic Travel 40L Bag fits 63% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 is the better call.