Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30 vs. Osprey Quasar 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×37×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $180 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30 | Feature | Osprey Quasar 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| hideable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign®-approved Recycled 500D Nylon Packcloth PFC Free DWR | 450D recycled polyester TPU coated |
Key differences between the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30 and Osprey Quasar 26
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30; No on the Osprey Quasar 26.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30, and 0 accept only the Osprey Quasar 26.
Only the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30 fits
Gulf Air.
Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30 vs. Osprey Quasar 26: which should you pack?
The Osprey Quasar 26 carries 6L more than the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30 (30L vs. 36L), while the Osprey Quasar 26 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Sojourn Porter Travel Pack 30 fits 15% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Quasar 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Quasar 26 is the better call.