Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Dakine Gemini
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Skarab 30 | Feature | Dakine Gemini |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100Dx210D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS | 600D Polyester |
Dakine Gemini
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×34×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Osprey Skarab 30 and Dakine Gemini
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Skarab 30; No on the Dakine Gemini.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Skarab 30; No on the Dakine Gemini.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Osprey Skarab 30; 17in on the Dakine Gemini.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Skarab 30; 1, side on the Dakine Gemini.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 25 accept only the Osprey Skarab 30, and 0 accept only the Dakine Gemini.
Only the Osprey Skarab 30 fits
Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Dakine Gemini: which should you pack?
The Osprey Skarab 30 carries 2L more than the Dakine Gemini (30L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Skarab 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Osprey Skarab 30 is the better call.