Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. HikePro
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 | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 480D polyester, DWR treatment made without PFAS | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the Osprey Arcane Small Day and HikePro
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Other on the HikePro.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; No on the HikePro.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; No on the HikePro.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 2, side on the HikePro.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 178 accept both. 9 accept only the Osprey Arcane Small Day, and 0 accept only the HikePro.
Only the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits
Air Tahiti, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. HikePro: which should you pack?
The HikePro carries 8L more than the Osprey Arcane Small Day (12L vs. 20L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (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 HikePro; if you want to travel lighter, the HikePro is the better call.