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title: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Osprey Flapjack - One Bag Travel"
description: "Timbuk2 Blink vs Osprey Flapjack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Timbuk2 Blink vs. Osprey Flapjack

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

## [Timbuk2 Blink](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9m2od3sccp/timbuk2-blink/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Blink](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601598566/carryons/timbukblink_zzkqd5.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×28×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Timbuk2 Blink | Feature | Osprey Flapjack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression |  |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap |  |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
|  | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>600D Polyspun</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Flapjack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/gpfbufuba2/osprey-flapjack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Flapjack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601576342/carryons/c9e6c91c-b836-4c78-a9ed-c452b3ce9d5a_rsb3j2.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Timbuk2 Blink and Osprey Flapjack

-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Timbuk2 Blink; Side on the Osprey Flapjack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Removable on the Osprey Flapjack.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Timbuk2 Blink; Yes on the Osprey Flapjack.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 131 accept both. 36 accept only the Timbuk2 Blink, and 5 accept only the Osprey Flapjack.

### Only the Timbuk2 Blink fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

### Only the Osprey Flapjack fits

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, WestJet.

## Timbuk2 Blink vs. Osprey Flapjack: which should you pack?

The **Timbuk2 Blink** carries 3L more than the **Osprey Flapjack** (24L vs. 21L), while the **Timbuk2 Blink** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Timbuk2 Blink** fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Blink; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Blink is the better call.