Tropicfeel Shell vs. Osprey Manta 34

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Tropicfeel Shell

Front facing view of the Tropicfeel Shell
Capacity20 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions50×30×23 cm
Airline fit72%
Price$240

Feature by feature

Tropicfeel ShellFeatureOsprey Manta 34
Storage
4 Compression 4
40L Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top, back Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
hideable Hip Belt Y
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
16in Laptop N
4 Main Compartments 4
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly Y
2, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Recycled polyesterbluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 210D high-tenacity honey comb contrast nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS

Osprey Manta 34

Front facing view of the Osprey Manta 34
Capacity34 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions62×35×28 cm
Airline fit2%
Price$220

Key differences between the Tropicfeel Shell and Osprey Manta 34

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 3 accept both. 133 accept only the Tropicfeel Shell, and 0 accept only the Osprey Manta 34.

Only the Tropicfeel Shell fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

Tropicfeel Shell vs. Osprey Manta 34: which should you pack?

The Osprey Manta 34 carries 14L more than the Tropicfeel Shell (20L vs. 34L), while the Tropicfeel Shell is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tropicfeel Shell fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Manta 34; if you want to travel lighter, the Tropicfeel Shell is the better call.