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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5rbmku7rqw/mystery-ranch-blitz-30/hejepvwloz/osprey-hikelite-26/"
title: "Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs Osprey Hikelite 26"
description: "Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs Osprey Hikelite 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/5rbmku7rqw/mystery-ranch-blitz-30/hejepvwloz/osprey-hikelite-26/"
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# Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. Osprey Hikelite 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Mystery Ranch Blitz 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5rbmku7rqw/mystery-ranch-blitz-30/)

by [Mystery Ranch](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Mystery Ranch)

![Front facing view of the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990486/carryons/mystery-ranch-blitz-30-5rbmku7rqw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×34×33 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$290</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 | Feature | Osprey Hikelite 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500D CORDURA</td><td>bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity bird eye nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Hikelite 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hejepvwloz/osprey-hikelite-26/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Hikelite 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631541459/carryons/Osprey_Hikelite_26_guhy7e.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×36×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 and Osprey Hikelite 26

-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; Yes on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; No on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; 2 on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; Yes on the Osprey Hikelite 26.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30, and 2 accept only the Osprey Hikelite 26.

### Only the Osprey Hikelite 26 fits

Adria Airways, Air New Zealand.

## Mystery Ranch Blitz 30 vs. Osprey Hikelite 26: which should you pack?

The **Mystery Ranch Blitz 30** carries 4L more than the **Osprey Hikelite 26** (30L vs. 26L), while the **Osprey Hikelite 26** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Osprey Hikelite 26** fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mystery Ranch Blitz 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Hikelite 26 is the better call.