Osprey Daylite Tote vs. Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Daylite Tote
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×38×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Daylite Tote | Feature | Dakine Campus Backpack 33L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | 86% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 14% NYLON |
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $86 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Tote and Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Tote; No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Daylite Tote; No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Osprey Daylite Tote; 4 on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Osprey Daylite Tote; Yes on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 82 accept both. 4 accept only the Osprey Daylite Tote, and 52 accept only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L.
Only the Osprey Daylite Tote fits
Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Osprey Daylite Tote vs. Dakine Campus Backpack 33L: which should you pack?
The Dakine Campus Backpack 33L carries 13L more than the Osprey Daylite Tote (20L vs. 33L), while the Osprey Daylite Tote is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Tote is the better call.