Waymark Mile 28L vs. Osprey Sportlite 25
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 Sportlite 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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®100D recycled high tenacity bird eye nylon, PFC/PFAS-free DWR |
Osprey Sportlite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Waymark Mile 28L and Osprey Sportlite 25
- Passport pocket: Front on the Waymark Mile 28L; Top on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Hip belt: No on the Waymark Mile 28L; Yes on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Waymark Mile 28L; 3 on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 31 accept both. 1 accept only the Waymark Mile 28L, and 46 accept only the Osprey Sportlite 25.
Only the Waymark Mile 28L fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, 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, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Waymark Mile 28L vs. Osprey Sportlite 25: which should you pack?
The Waymark Mile 28L carries 3L more than the Osprey Sportlite 25 (28L vs. 25L), while the Waymark Mile 28L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits 41% 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.