Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Deuter Vista
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Arcane Small Day
| Capacity | 12 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 39×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Arcane Small Day | Feature | Deuter Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 480D polyester, DWR treatment made without PFAS | |
Key differences between the Osprey Arcane Small Day and Deuter Vista
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Other on the Deuter Vista.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Back on the Deuter Vista.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; No on the Deuter Vista.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 186 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Arcane Small Day, and 0 accept only the Deuter Vista.
Only the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Deuter Vista: which should you pack?
The Deuter Vista carries 6L more than the Osprey Arcane Small Day (12L vs. 18L), while the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Vista; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the better call.