Waymark Mile 28L vs. Osprey Talon 22
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 Talon 22 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled ECOPAK EPX200 | bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb nylon, PFAS-free DWR |
Key differences between the Waymark Mile 28L and Osprey Talon 22
- Compression straps: 3 on the Waymark Mile 28L; 2 on the Osprey Talon 22.
- Hip belt: No on the Waymark Mile 28L; Removable on the Osprey Talon 22.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Waymark Mile 28L; 3 on the Osprey Talon 22.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Waymark Mile 28L; Yes on the Osprey Talon 22.
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. 27 accept both. 5 accept only the Waymark Mile 28L, and 0 accept only the Osprey Talon 22.
Only the Waymark Mile 28L fits
Cayman Airways, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Waymark Mile 28L vs. Osprey Talon 22: which should you pack?
The Waymark Mile 28L carries 2L more than the Osprey Talon 22 (28L vs. 26L), while the Waymark Mile 28L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 Waymark Mile 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Mile 28L is the better call.