Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6

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

Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024)

Front facing view of the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024)
Capacity26 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions43×33×15 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$100

Feature by feature

Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024)FeatureOsprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6
Storage
N Compression N
32L Expanded Capacity 32L
1 Opening 1
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 N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR

Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6

Capacity26 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions43×33×16 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$110

Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) and Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6: which should you pack?

The Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) carries the same capacity as the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (26L vs. 26L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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.