Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
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 | Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 300D polyester w/ ripstop, DWR | 100% RENU recycled polyester. |
Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×33×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 and Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; 17in on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; 1, side on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; No on the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 29 accept both. 87 accept only the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L.
Only the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Macau, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs. Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 carries 6L more than the Kathmandu Litehaul Pack 38L (44L vs. 38L), while the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 fits 61% 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.