kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
kipling Seoul Extra Large
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $145 |
Feature by feature
| kipling Seoul Extra Large | Feature | Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Polyester | 840D ballistic polyester, DWR treatment |
Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the kipling Seoul Extra Large and Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Yes on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; 16in on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the kipling Seoul Extra Large; Yes on the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 138 accept both. 39 accept only the kipling Seoul Extra Large, and 0 accept only the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack.
Only the kipling Seoul Extra Large fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
kipling Seoul Extra Large vs. Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack: which should you pack?
The kipling Seoul Extra Large carries 12L more than the Osprey Aoede Airspeed Backpack (33L vs. 21L), while the kipling Seoul Extra Large is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the kipling Seoul Extra Large fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the kipling Seoul Extra Large; if you want to travel lighter, the kipling Seoul Extra Large is the better call.