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title: "Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac"
description: "Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs. Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac

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

## [Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0ozrpvb17j/osprey-daylite-carry-on-travel-pack-44/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>44 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>61%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 | Feature | Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 300D polyester w/ ripstop, DWR</td><td>VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura ballistic nylo)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mjtr3jfcvx/aer-tech-pack-3-x-pac/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990467/carryons/aer-tech-pack-3-x-pac-mjtr3jfcvx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×31×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 and Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; Other on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; 1, side on the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 61 accept only the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac.

### Only the Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

## Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs. Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44** carries 28L more than the **Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac** (44L vs. 16L), while the **Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Tech Pack 3 X-Pac** fits 94% 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.