Deuter Strike vs. Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Deuter Strike | Feature | Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 33L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| PES 600 Coat, 600D PES | 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated |
Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×36×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Deuter Strike and Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Strike; 15in on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 4 accept both. 72 accept only the Deuter Strike, and 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack.
Only the Deuter Strike fits
Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Deuter Strike vs. Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Strike carries the same capacity as the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack (30L vs. 30L), while the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Strike fits 40% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Strike; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack is the better call.