Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500d Cordura | 210D Nylon Honey Comb Contrast Thread, 450D Packcloth |
Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×35×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 15in on the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Yes on the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 2 on the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 130 accept both. 51 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
When it comes to carry-on backpacks, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L are among some of the best on the market. Both backpacks have unique characteristics that set them apart from the rest.
The Hill People Gear Tarahumara is a robustly constructed bag made with top-quality 500D Cordura. It's smaller in size compared to the Osprey, but it manages to pack a punch in the space that it offers. It measures 44 inches high, 24 inches wide, and 10 inches deep with a capacity of 16 liters. Weighing in at just 0.7 pounds, it's remarkably lightweight, making it a convenient choice. Unlike the Osprey, the Tarahumara doesn't feature a laptop compartment. However, its compact design and durability enjoy a universal fit, as it's compatible with 100% of airlines.
Compare that to the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L, which showcases a larger design, measuring 23 inches in height, 35 inches in width and a hefty 54 inches depth. It has an impressive capacity of 65 liters, and weighs 1.9 pounds. It’s made from a mix of quality 210D Nylon Honey Comb Contrast Thread and 450D Packcloth. The Osprey also features a laptop compartment sufficient for a 15-inch laptop. Despite its size, it is compatible with 64% of airlines, significantly less than the Tarahumara.
- Size: Tarahumara is 44" tall, 24" wide, and 10" deep. The Osprey is 23" tall, 35" wide, and 54" deep.
- Weight: Tarahumara weighs 0.7 pounds and the Osprey weighs 1.9 pounds.
- Capacity: Tarahumara has a capacity of 16 liters and the Osprey has a capacity of 65 liters.
- Airline Compatibility: Tarahumara is compatible with all airlines, whereas Osprey is compatible with 64%.
- Material: Tarahumara is made of 500D Cordura and Osprey is made of 210D Nylon Honey Comb Contrast Thread, 450D Packcloth.
- Laptop Compartment: Tarahumara doesn't have a laptop compartment and Osprey can fit up to a 15-inch laptop.
Reviewers praise the Tarahumara's "hanging-out" ability within the Perfect Pack community, its reliability, and compact design that manages to hold quite an amount. Equally, the Osprey Ozone Duplex 65L isn't left out, as it's applauded for its "world-class" practicality, intelligent design and organizational feature for items big and small. Consider your search based on your travel needs and the advantages each carry-on backpack offers to choose the right one for you.