Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Skarab 30 | Feature | Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 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 | 140D Polyester RIPSTOP |
Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
| Capacity | 50 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $215 |
Key differences between the Osprey Skarab 30 and Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Skarab 30; 5 on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Skarab 30; 3 on the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 73 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Skarab 30, and 0 accept only the Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10.
Only the Osprey Skarab 30 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10 carries 20L more than the Osprey Skarab 30 (30L vs. 50L), while the Osprey Skarab 30 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). 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 Deuter Aircontact Lite 40+10; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Skarab 30 is the better call.