Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
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 | Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | 27L |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | 100% Polyester |
Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) and Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack
- Expansion: 32L when expanded on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 27L when expanded on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); Rolltop on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); Front on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 15in on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024); 1 on the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 140 accept both. 39 accept only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024), and 1 accept only the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack.
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, 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 Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) vs. Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (2024) carries 3L more than the Quechua NH 500 Hiking Backpack (26L vs. 23L), 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.