Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Osprey Sirrus 24
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Skarab 30 | Feature | Osprey Sirrus 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100Dx210D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS | bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb nylon, PFC/PFAS-free DWR |
Key differences between the Osprey Skarab 30 and Osprey Sirrus 24
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the Osprey Sirrus 24.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Skarab 30; 3 on the Osprey Sirrus 24.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the Osprey Sirrus 24.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Osprey Skarab 30; No on the Osprey Sirrus 24.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 72 accept both. 2 accept only the Osprey Skarab 30, and 1 accept only the Osprey Sirrus 24.
Only the Osprey Skarab 30 fits
Croatia Air, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Osprey Sirrus 24 fits
Aer Lingus.
Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Osprey Sirrus 24: which should you pack?
The Osprey Skarab 30 carries 6L more than the Osprey Sirrus 24 (30L vs. 24L), while the Osprey Skarab 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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.