Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Skarab 30 | Feature | Mystery Ranch Scree 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100Dx210D high-tenacity nylon, DWR treatment made without PFAS | X Grid 500D Nylon 6.6 70D Nylon Ripstop N.100 Robic R/S and 330 SD HITRA |
Mystery Ranch Scree 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Osprey Skarab 30 and Mystery Ranch Scree 22
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Skarab 30; 5 on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Skarab 30; Removable on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Skarab 30; No on the Mystery Ranch Scree 22.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Mystery Ranch Scree 22: which should you pack?
The Osprey Skarab 30 carries 8L more than the Mystery Ranch Scree 22 (30L vs. 22L), while the Osprey Skarab 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (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 Osprey Skarab 30 is the better call.