Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Osprey Tropos 32
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×35×35 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking | Feature | Osprey Tropos 32 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | 4 |
| 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 | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 210D Rip stop nylon | bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb contrast nylon, PFAS-free DWR |
Key differences between the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking and Osprey Tropos 32
- Compression straps: >5 on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 4 on the Osprey Tropos 32.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; 15in on the Osprey Tropos 32.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; Yes on the Osprey Tropos 32.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking; No on the Osprey Tropos 32.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
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. 0 accept only the Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking, and 25 accept only the Osprey Tropos 32.
Only the Osprey Tropos 32 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Virgin America.
Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking vs. Osprey Tropos 32: which should you pack?
The Simond MT500 Air 50+10L Backpacking carries 28L more than the Osprey Tropos 32 (60L vs. 32L), while the Osprey Tropos 32 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Tropos 32 fits 14% 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 Osprey Tropos 32 is the better call.