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# Tropicfeel Shell vs. Osprey Manta 34

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

## [Tropicfeel Shell](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8lt74uh1o6/tropicfeel-shell/)

by [Tropicfeel](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tropicfeel)

![Front facing view of the Tropicfeel Shell](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617260868/carryons/TropicFeel_Shell_gvhn9s.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$240</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tropicfeel Shell | Feature | Osprey 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled polyester</td><td>bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 210D high-tenacity honey comb contrast nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Manta 34](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fnpb473pij/osprey-manta-34/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Manta 34](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990492/carryons/osprey-manta-34-fnpb473pij.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>62×35×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tropicfeel Shell and Osprey Manta 34

-   **Passport pocket:** Top, back on the Tropicfeel Shell; Top on the Osprey Manta 34.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Tropicfeel Shell; Yes on the Osprey Manta 34.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Tropicfeel Shell; No on the Osprey Manta 34.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Tropicfeel Shell; Yes on the 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.