Osprey Daylite Plus vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Daylite Plus
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $75 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Daylite Plus | Feature | Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| bluesign APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | 100% deadstock nylon & polyester |
Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Plus and Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Daylite Plus; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Osprey Daylite Plus; Top on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Daylite Plus; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Daylite Plus; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Osprey Daylite Plus; No on the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 78 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Daylite Plus, and 98 accept only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack.
Only the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Osprey Daylite Plus vs. Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylite Plus carries 4L more than the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack (20L vs. 16L), while the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Daylite Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Batac 16L Daypack is the better call.