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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4diwhpz18l/simond-mt500-air-5010l-backpacking/8mt0g0p7z6/osprey-kestrel-48/"
title: "Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs Osprey Kestrel 48"
description: "Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs Osprey Kestrel 48: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4diwhpz18l/simond-mt500-air-5010l-backpacking/8mt0g0p7z6/osprey-kestrel-48/"
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# Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Osprey Kestrel 48

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4diwhpz18l/simond-mt500-air-5010l-backpacking/)

by [Simond](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Simond)

![Front facing view of the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990709/carryons/simond-mt500-air-50-10l-backpacking-4diwhpz18l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>60 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>65×35×35 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking | Feature | Osprey Kestrel 48 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| \>5 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Rip stop nylon</td><td>ecycled 420D nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Kestrel 48](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8mt0g0p7z6/osprey-kestrel-48/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>74×40×39 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking and Osprey Kestrel 48

-   **Compression straps:** >5 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 6 on the Osprey Kestrel 48.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; Yes on the Osprey Kestrel 48.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 1 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Osprey Kestrel 48: which should you pack?

The **Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking** carries 12L more than the **Osprey Kestrel 48** (60L vs. 48L), while the **Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking** is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking** fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; if you want to travel lighter, the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking is the better call.