Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Skarab 30 | Feature | Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | nylon ripstop |
Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Osprey Skarab 30 and Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Osprey Skarab 30; No on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Skarab 30; No on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Osprey Skarab 30; 16in on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Osprey Skarab 30; Yes on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 32 accept both. 42 accept only the Osprey Skarab 30, and 0 accept only the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
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, Conviasa, 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, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Skarab 30 vs. Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack: which should you pack?
The Osprey Skarab 30 carries the same capacity as the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack (30L vs. 30L), while the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack 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 Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack is the better call.