Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Patagonia Terravia 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Skarab 30 | Feature | Patagonia Terravia 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 3 |
| 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 | 2.4-oz 70-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a PU coating |
Patagonia Terravia 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Osprey Skarab 30 and Patagonia Terravia 28L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Skarab 30; 3 on the Patagonia Terravia 28L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the Patagonia Terravia 28L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Skarab 30; Removable on the Patagonia Terravia 28L.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the Patagonia Terravia 28L.
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. 31 accept both. 43 accept only the Osprey Skarab 30, and 1 accept only the Patagonia Terravia 28L.
Only the Osprey Skarab 30 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Only the Patagonia Terravia 28L fits
Cayman Airways.
Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Patagonia Terravia 28L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Skarab 30 carries 2L more than the Patagonia Terravia 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Skarab 30 fits 39% 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 Patagonia Terravia 28L is the better call.