Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Osprey Quasar 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Umlindi
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Umlindi | Feature | Osprey Quasar 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Umlindi and Osprey Quasar 28L
- Opening: Top zip on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Other on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi; 15in on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 174 accept both. 0 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi, and 13 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Hill People Gear Umlindi vs. Osprey Quasar 28L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Quasar 28L carries 5L more than the Hill People Gear Umlindi (23L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Quasar 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Quasar 28L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Quasar 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Quasar 28L is the better call.