Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Osprey Stratos 50
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.797 kg |
| Dimensions | 59×30×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 3% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L | Feature | Osprey Stratos 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| removable | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 140-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester | 210D Nylon Crosshatch |
Osprey Stratos 50
| Capacity | 47 L |
| Weight | 1.613 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×38×36 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L and Osprey Stratos 50
- Rain cover: Removable on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; No on the Osprey Stratos 50.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L; No on the Osprey Stratos 50.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 5 accept only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L, and 0 accept only the Osprey Stratos 50.
Only the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Island Air, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L vs. Osprey Stratos 50: which should you pack?
The Osprey Stratos 50 carries 19L more than the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L (28L vs. 47L), while the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the lighter pack at 0.797kg (vs. 1.613kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L fits 3% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Stratos 50; if you want to travel lighter, the Patagonia Altvia Pack 28L is the better call.