Patagonia Terravia 28L vs. Osprey Hikelite 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Terravia 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 58×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Terravia 28L | Feature | Osprey Hikelite 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 2.4-oz 70-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a PU coating | bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity bird eye nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS |
Osprey Hikelite 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Terravia 28L and Osprey Hikelite 26
- Compression straps: 3 on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; 4 on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
- Opening: Other on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; Clamshell on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; Removable on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Patagonia Terravia 28L; Yes on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, rain cover, 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. 28 accept only the Patagonia Terravia 28L, and 0 accept only the Osprey Hikelite 26.
Only the Patagonia Terravia 28L fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Frontier Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Patagonia Terravia 28L vs. Osprey Hikelite 26: which should you pack?
The Patagonia Terravia 28L carries 2L more than the Osprey Hikelite 26 (28L vs. 26L), while the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Terravia 28L fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Terravia 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Terravia 28L is the better call.