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title: "Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs Aer City Pack X-Pac"
description: "Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs Aer City Pack X-Pac: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side…"
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# 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)](https://onebag.travel/carryon/53237tnmvv/osprey-daylite-expandable-travel-pack-266-2024/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024)](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990416/carryons/osprey-daylite-expandable-travel-pack-26-6-2024-53237tnmvv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×33×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR</td><td>VX-42 X-Pac</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer City Pack X-Pac](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mqo2pv1b13/aer-city-pack-x-pac/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer City Pack X-Pac](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990320/carryons/aer-city-pack-x-pac-mqo2pv1b13.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>14 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.