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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/8mt0g0p7z6/osprey-kestrel-48/9griyyn77p/gregory-jade-43l/"
title: "Osprey Kestrel 48 vs Gregory Jade 43L - One Bag Travel"
description: "Osprey Kestrel 48 vs Gregory Jade 43L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/8mt0g0p7z6/osprey-kestrel-48/9griyyn77p/gregory-jade-43l/"
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# Osprey Kestrel 48 vs. Gregory Jade 43L

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

## [Osprey Kestrel 48](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8mt0g0p7z6/osprey-kestrel-48/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>48 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>74×40×39 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$230</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Kestrel 48 | Feature | Gregory Jade 43L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 6 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 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>ecycled 420D nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS</td><td>40% Recycled 400D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Gregory Jade 43L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9griyyn77p/gregory-jade-43l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Gregory Jade 43L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990482/carryons/gregory-jade-43l-9griyyn77p.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>43 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>64×32×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Kestrel 48 and Gregory Jade 43L

-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Osprey Kestrel 48; 3 on the Gregory Jade 43L.
-   **Rain cover:** Yes on the Osprey Kestrel 48; No on the Gregory Jade 43L.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Kestrel 48, and 1 accept only the Gregory Jade 43L.

### Only the Gregory Jade 43L fits

Virgin America.

## Osprey Kestrel 48 vs. Gregory Jade 43L: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Kestrel 48** carries 5L more than the **Gregory Jade 43L** (48L vs. 43L), while the **Gregory Jade 43L** is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Osprey Kestrel 48** fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Kestrel 48; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Jade 43L is the better call.