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title: "Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack vs Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L"
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# Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L

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

## [Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8u5ft8xqc4/osprey-transporter-zip-top-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631674746/carryons/Osprey_Transporter_Zip_Top_Pack_wt5uxw.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×36×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack | Feature | Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>400D Nylon TPU Double Coated</td><td>630-denier 100% nylon, 450-denier 100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mflugevn21/patagonia-paxat-backpack-32l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1632880636/carryons/Patagonia_Paxat_Backpack_32L_odqccv.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$119</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack and Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; Yes on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; No on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack; 3 on the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack, and 130 accept only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L.

### Only the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L fits

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 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, 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, Island 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, 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.

## Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack vs. Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L: which should you pack?

The **Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L** carries 2L more than the **Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack** (30L vs. 32L), while the **Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L** fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Paxat Backpack 32L is the better call.