Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 vs. Aer Tech Pack 2
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 | Aer Tech Pack 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 32L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon exterior (bluesign® approved) |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 and Aer Tech Pack 2
- Built-in organizer: No on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; Yes on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6; No on the Aer Tech Pack 2.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. Aer Tech Pack 2: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 carries 14L more than the Aer Tech Pack 2 (26L vs. 12L), while the Osprey Daylite Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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.