Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 vs. Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 | Feature | Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | 31L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional, removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | Shore-Tex |
Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 and Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; 2 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Expansion: 32L when expanded on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; 31L when expanded on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; Top, back on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; Optional, removable on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; 6 on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; Yes on the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6, and 0 accept only the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack.
Only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 vs. Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack carries 1L more than the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (26L vs. 27L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solgaard Atlas Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the better call.