Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Thule Aion 28L
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 Aion 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | 32L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | Waxed P600 polyester canvas |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) and Thule Aion 28L
- Hip belt: No on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); Optional on the Thule Aion 28L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 4 on the Thule Aion 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 1, side on the Thule Aion 28L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 41 accept only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024), and 1 accept only the Thule Aion 28L.
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, Pakistan International, 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.
Only the Thule Aion 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Thule Aion 28L: which should you pack?
The Thule Aion 28L carries 2L more than the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) (26L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). 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 Thule Aion 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) is the better call.