Gregory Jade 43L vs. Osprey Talon 33
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Gregory Jade 43L | Feature | Osprey Talon 33 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 6 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 400D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS | bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon w/ dobby check ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS |
Key differences between the Gregory Jade 43L and Osprey Talon 33
- Opening: Other on the Gregory Jade 43L; Top flap on the Osprey Talon 33.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Jade 43L; 2 on the Osprey Talon 33.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 2 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Gregory Jade 43L vs. Osprey Talon 33: which should you pack?
The Gregory Jade 43L carries 10L more than the Osprey Talon 33 (43L vs. 33L), while the Osprey Talon 33 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Jade 43L fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Jade 43L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Talon 33 is the better call.