Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Thule EnRoute
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024)
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) | Feature | Thule EnRoute |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) and Thule EnRoute
- Compression straps: No on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 2 on the Thule EnRoute.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); Other on the Thule EnRoute.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); No on the Thule EnRoute.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 139 accept both. 40 accept only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024), and 0 accept only the Thule EnRoute.
Only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Thule EnRoute: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) carries 3L more than the Thule EnRoute (26L vs. 23L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) is the better call.