Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Osprey Transporter® Flap Pack

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

Hill People Gear Tarahumara

by Hill People Gear
Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Tarahumara
Capacity16 L
Weight0.7 kg
Dimensions43×23×10 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$175

Feature by feature

Storage
2 Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 3
back Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
removable Hip Belt removable
Y Sternum Strap Y
Inside
N Laptop 15in
2 Main Compartments 1
N Organizer
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
2, side Water Bottle Holder 1
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
500d Cordura400D Nylon TPU Double Coated

Osprey Transporter® Flap Pack

by Osprey
Front facing view of the Osprey Transporter® Flap Pack
Capacity20 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions46×33×31 cm
Airline fit13%
Price$120

Key differences between the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Osprey Transporter® Flap Pack

Both have: 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. 25 accept both. 156 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Flap Pack.

Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

In the world of carry on backpacks, two packs come to mind: the Hill People Gear Tarahumara and the Osprey Transporter® Flap Pack. Each comes with its own unique set of features, setting them apart in their respective niches. When it comes to size, the Tarahumara stands tall at 44 inches, with a width and depth of 24 and 10 inches respectively. Compared to the Osprey Transporter, which is 31 inches tall, and host dimensions of 33 inches wide and 46 inches deep, the Tarahumara may seem more compact.

But size isn't all there is to it. The Tarahumara weighs in at a light 0.7 pounds, and though the Osprey Transporter is slightly heavier at 0.9 pounds, the difference is negligible. Where you'll see a real variance is in capacity. The Tarahumara provides 16 liters of room for your gear, while the Osprey Transporter expands the space to 20 liters. Talk about packing light on your travel adventures.

The construction of the packs also differ. The Tarahumara is crafted from 500D Cordura, known for its durability and hardiness. On the other hand, the Osprey Transporter is made from 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated, a material praised for its toughness and water resistance. As one reviewer puts it of the Tarahumara, "It's well designed, well-built, and will last you a lifetime". The Osprey Transporter might not be any different, with its great build quality, internal organizer and stylish aesthetic. It's a contest that isn't easily won.

So, which pack is the best for you? That boils down to your specific needs. Whether it's the compact size and hardy design of the Tarahumara, or the extra capacity and organization of the Osprey Transporter, both packs offer a mix of quality and functionality that won't disappoint. It's up to you — choose the pack that suits your carry on needs the best.