LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt vs. Osprey Quasar 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2.175 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×35×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $215 |
Feature by feature
| LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt | Feature | Osprey Quasar 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| 45L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000D CORDURA® Fabric by Invista™ | 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend |
Key differences between the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt and Osprey Quasar 28L
- Opening: Rolltop on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt; Other on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt; No on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt; 15in on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt; No on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 166 accept both. 0 accept only the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt, and 21 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt vs. Osprey Quasar 28L: which should you pack?
The LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt carries 2L more than the Osprey Quasar 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Quasar 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2.175kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Quasar 28L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the LBBJKT The Peloton Asphalt; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Quasar 28L is the better call.