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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/0tetq72hrx/osprey-nebula-32/v2grdko82s/osprey-proxima-30/"
title: "Osprey Nebula 32 vs Osprey Proxima 30 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Osprey Nebula 32 vs Osprey Proxima 30: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Osprey Proxima 30

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

## [Osprey Nebula 32](https://onebag.travel/carryon/0tetq72hrx/osprey-nebula-32/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Nebula 32](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990492/carryons/osprey-nebula-32-0tetq72hrx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×31×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Nebula 32 | Feature | Osprey Proxima 30 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>420D recycled nylon, PFAS-free DWR</td><td>bluesign® APPROVED 300D X 450D recycled polyester, PFC/PFAS-free DWR</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Proxima 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v2grdko82s/osprey-proxima-30/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Nebula 32 and Osprey Proxima 30

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Osprey Nebula 32; Other on the Osprey Proxima 30.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Osprey Nebula 32; Front on the Osprey Proxima 30.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Osprey Nebula 32; No on the Osprey Proxima 30.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Osprey Nebula 32; 1 on the Osprey Proxima 30.

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 2 accept only the Osprey Proxima 30.

### Only the Osprey Proxima 30 fits

Island Air, Sun Country.

## Osprey Nebula 32 vs. Osprey Proxima 30: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Nebula 32** carries 2L more than the **Osprey Proxima 30** (32L vs. 30L), while the **Osprey Proxima 30** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Osprey Proxima 30** fits 14% 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 Proxima 30 is the better call.