Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack

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

Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6

Capacity26 L
Weight0.8 kg
Dimensions43×33×16 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$110

Feature by feature

Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6FeatureAlmond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
Storage
N Compression N
32L Expanded Capacity 30L
1 Opening 1
top Passport back
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
16in Laptop 16in
3 Main Compartments 4
N Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR280D Nylon PU-coated

Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack

Capacity25 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions43×33×18 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$130

Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 and Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 vs. Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack: which should you pack?

The Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 carries 1L more than the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack (26L vs. 25L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the better call.