Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Osprey Sportlite 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 26% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L | Feature | Osprey Sportlite 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 3 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | 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 | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 7.9-oz 210-denier 100% recycled nylon ripstop with a TPU coating | bluesign®100D recycled high tenacity bird eye nylon, PFC/PFAS-free DWR |
Osprey Sportlite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L and Osprey Sportlite 25
- Compression straps: 4 on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 3 on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; Other on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; 2, side on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 50 accept both. 0 accept only the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L, and 27 accept only the Osprey Sportlite 25.
Only the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.
Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L vs. Osprey Sportlite 25: which should you pack?
The Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L carries 13L more than the Osprey Sportlite 25 (38L vs. 25L), while the Osprey Sportlite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits 41% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Patagonia PowSlayer Backpack 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Sportlite 25 is the better call.