Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Aer City Pack X-Pac
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 | Aer City Pack X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | VX-42 X-Pac |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) and Aer City Pack X-Pac
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); Removable on the Aer City Pack X-Pac.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 4 on the Aer City Pack X-Pac.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024), and 1 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac.
Only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits
Air Niugini.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Aer City Pack X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) carries 12L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (26L vs. 14L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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.