Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Mammut Lithium 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Skarab 30 | Feature | Mammut Lithium 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100Dx210D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS | 100% Polyamide, Bluesign, PFC free, recycled |
Mammut Lithium 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×26×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Osprey Skarab 30 and Mammut Lithium 30
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Skarab 30; 5 on the Mammut Lithium 30.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the Mammut Lithium 30.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Skarab 30; Removable on the Mammut Lithium 30.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the Mammut Lithium 30.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 74 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Skarab 30, and 1 accept only the Mammut Lithium 30.
Only the Mammut Lithium 30 fits
Aer Lingus.
Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Mammut Lithium 30: which should you pack?
The Osprey Skarab 30 carries the same capacity as the Mammut Lithium 30 (30L vs. 30L), while the Osprey Skarab 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Mammut Lithium 30 fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Skarab 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Skarab 30 is the better call.