Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 vs. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
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 | tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| 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 | |
tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 and tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; Yes on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; 3 on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44; No on the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 116 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44, and 64 accept only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, 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, Gulf Air, 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. tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylite Carry-On Travel Pack 44 carries 16L more than the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L (44L vs. 28L), while the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L fits 95% 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 tomtoc Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.