Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
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 | Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 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 | Polyester |
Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
| Capacity | 17 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $36 |
Key differences between the Osprey Arcane Small Day and Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L
- Compression straps: No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 4 on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Top on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 15in on the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
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. 179 accept both. 8 accept only the Osprey Arcane Small Day, and 0 accept only the Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L.
Only the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L: which should you pack?
The Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L carries 5L more than the Osprey Arcane Small Day (12L vs. 17L), while the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Rangeland Travel Backpack 17L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the better call.