Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula 32 | Feature | Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR | 500D CORDURA |
Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×34×33 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $290 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula 32 and Mystery Ranch Blitz 30
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Nebula 32; Removable on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Nebula 32; 15in on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Nebula 32; 4 on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Nebula 32; No on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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 32, and 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30.
Only the Osprey Nebula 32 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 32 vs. Mystery Ranch Blitz 30: which should you pack?
The Osprey Nebula 32 carries 2L more than the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 (32L vs. 30L), while the Osprey Nebula 32 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Nebula 32 fits 13% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Nebula 32; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula 32 is the better call.