Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
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 | Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 1 |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | 33L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| 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 | shell: Weatherproof 400D nylon canvas bottom: 900D nylon weatherproof zippers |
Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $240 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) and Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L
- Compression straps: No on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 1 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Expansion: 32L when expanded on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 33L when expanded on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); Hideable on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Hip belt: No on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); Optional on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); Removable on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 7 on the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024), and 0 accept only the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L.
Only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L: which should you pack?
The Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L carries 1L more than the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) (26L vs. 27L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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 Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) is the better call.