Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Topo Designs Trip
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 | Topo Designs Trip |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 11in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 480D polyester, DWR treatment made without PFAS | |
Topo Designs Trip
| Capacity | 8.4 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×21×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Osprey Arcane Small Day and Topo Designs Trip
- Opening: Clamshell on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Other on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; 11in on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; No on the Topo Designs Trip.
- Water resistant: No on the Osprey Arcane Small Day; Yes on the Topo Designs Trip.
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. 181 accept both. 6 accept only the Osprey Arcane Small Day, and 0 accept only the Topo Designs Trip.
Only the Osprey Arcane Small Day fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Osprey Arcane Small Day vs. Topo Designs Trip: which should you pack?
The Osprey Arcane Small Day carries 3.5999999999999996L more than the Topo Designs Trip (12L vs. 8.4L), 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 Osprey Arcane Small Day; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Arcane Small Day is the better call.