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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/9griyyn77p/gregory-jade-43l/qeexab796l/osprey-aether-55/"
title: "Gregory Jade 43L vs Osprey Aether 55 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Gregory Jade 43L vs Osprey Aether 55: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Gregory Jade 43L vs. Osprey Aether 55

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

## [Gregory Jade 43L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9griyyn77p/gregory-jade-43l/)

by [Gregory](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Gregory)

![Front facing view of the Gregory Jade 43L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990482/carryons/gregory-jade-43l-9griyyn77p.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>43 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>64×32×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Gregory Jade 43L | Feature | Osprey Aether 55 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 6 | Compression | \>5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>40% Recycled 400D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: designed without PFAS</td><td>bluesign® APPROVED 420HD nylon packcloth, PFC-free DWR</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Aether 55](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qeexab796l/osprey-aether-55/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>83×38×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$325</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Gregory Jade 43L and Osprey Aether 55

-   **Compression straps:** 6 on the Gregory Jade 43L; >5 on the Osprey Aether 55.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Gregory Jade 43L; 4 on the Osprey Aether 55.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Gregory Jade 43L; Yes on the Osprey Aether 55.

Both have: 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. 1 accept both. 1 accept only the Gregory Jade 43L, and 0 accept only the Osprey Aether 55.

### Only the Gregory Jade 43L fits

Virgin America.

## Gregory Jade 43L vs. Osprey Aether 55: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Aether 55** carries 12L more than the **Gregory Jade 43L** (43L vs. 55L), while the **Gregory Jade 43L** is the lighter pack at 1.6kg (vs. 2.2kg). 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 Osprey Aether 55; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Jade 43L is the better call.