Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Nebula 32 | Feature | Salkan The Carry-On 35L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 39L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 420D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Carry-On 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Osprey Nebula 32 and Salkan The Carry-On 35L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Nebula 32; Back on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Nebula 32; 15in on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Nebula 32; 1 on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Nebula 32; No on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Nebula 32; Yes on the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 25 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Nebula 32, and 105 accept only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L.
Only the Salkan The Carry-On 35L fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, 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, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, 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 Nebula 32 vs. Salkan The Carry-On 35L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Carry-On 35L carries 3L more than the Osprey Nebula 32 (32L vs. 35L), while the Osprey Nebula 32 is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salkan The Carry-On 35L fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan The Carry-On 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Nebula 32 is the better call.