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title: "Osprey Daylite Plus vs Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe"
description: "Osprey Daylite Plus vs Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Daylite Plus vs. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe

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

## [Osprey Daylite Plus](https://onebag.travel/carryon/c5t1d1sccs/osprey-daylite-plus/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Daylite Plus](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990416/carryons/osprey-daylite-plus-c5t1d1sccs.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>41%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$75</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Daylite Plus | Feature | Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o39glf04zy/timbuk2-division-laptop-backpack-deluxe/)

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

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990445/carryons/timbuk2-division-laptop-backpack-deluxe-o39glf04zy.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>18 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×27×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Daylite Plus and Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe

-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Osprey Daylite Plus; No on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 14in on the Osprey Daylite Plus; 15in on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Osprey Daylite Plus; 1, side on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Osprey Daylite Plus; Yes on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap.

## 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 103 accept only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe.

### Only the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits

Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, 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, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, 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, Ravn Alaska, 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. Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Daylite Plus** carries 2L more than the **Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe** (20L vs. 18L), while the **Osprey Daylite Plus** is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe** fits 96% 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 Osprey Daylite Plus is the better call.