Waymark Mile 28L vs. Osprey Tempest 33
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Mile 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 57×28×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Mile 28L | Feature | Osprey Tempest 33 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled ECOPAK EPX200 | bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon w/ dobby check ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS |
Key differences between the Waymark Mile 28L and Osprey Tempest 33
- Compression straps: 3 on the Waymark Mile 28L; 6 on the Osprey Tempest 33.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Waymark Mile 28L; Top on the Osprey Tempest 33.
- Hip belt: No on the Waymark Mile 28L; Yes on the Osprey Tempest 33.
Both have: 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. 2 accept both. 30 accept only the Waymark Mile 28L, and 0 accept only the Osprey Tempest 33.
Only the Waymark Mile 28L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Waymark Mile 28L vs. Osprey Tempest 33: which should you pack?
The Osprey Tempest 33 carries 5L more than the Waymark Mile 28L (28L vs. 33L), while the Waymark Mile 28L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Mile 28L fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Tempest 33; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Mile 28L is the better call.