Waymark Mile 28L vs. Osprey Proxima 30
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 Proxima 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 300D X 450D recycled polyester, PFC/PFAS-free DWR |
Osprey Proxima 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×33×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Waymark Mile 28L and Osprey Proxima 30
- Compression straps: 3 on the Waymark Mile 28L; 4 on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Waymark Mile 28L; 16in on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Waymark Mile 28L; 1 on the Osprey Proxima 30.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Waymark Mile 28L; Yes on the Osprey Proxima 30.
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 Proxima 30.
Only the Waymark Mile 28L fits
Cayman Airways, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines.
Waymark Mile 28L vs. Osprey Proxima 30: which should you pack?
The Osprey Proxima 30 carries 2L more than the Waymark Mile 28L (28L vs. 30L), while the Waymark Mile 28L is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Proxima 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Mile 28L is the better call.