Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
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 | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| 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, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; Hideable on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; 4 on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6, and 1 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Air Niugini.
Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Ministry of Supply Boston One carries 2L more than the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 (26L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Ministry of Supply Boston One; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the better call.