Thule EnRoute vs. Osprey Daylite Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Thule EnRoute | Feature | Osprey Daylite Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | |
Osprey Daylite Plus
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Thule EnRoute and Osprey Daylite Plus
- Passport pocket: Top on the Thule EnRoute; Front on the Osprey Daylite Plus.
- Hip belt: No on the Thule EnRoute; Removable on the Osprey Daylite Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Thule EnRoute; 14in on the Osprey Daylite Plus.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Thule EnRoute; No on the Osprey Daylite Plus.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 77 accept both. 62 accept only the Thule EnRoute, and 1 accept only the Osprey Daylite Plus.
Only the Thule EnRoute fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Only the Osprey Daylite Plus fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Thule EnRoute vs. Osprey Daylite Plus: which should you pack?
The Thule EnRoute carries 3L more than the Osprey Daylite Plus (23L vs. 20L), while the Osprey Daylite Plus is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Thule EnRoute fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Thule EnRoute; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Plus is the better call.