Osprey Tempest 33 vs. Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Tempest 33 | Feature | Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon w/ dobby check ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS | Recycled 100-denier x 210-denier high-tenacity nylon |
Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×25×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Osprey Tempest 33 and Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
- Compression straps: 6 on the Osprey Tempest 33; 2 on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Osprey Tempest 33; Removable on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Tempest 33; 6 on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Osprey Tempest 33; Yes on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Tempest 33, and 139 accept only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
Only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Tempest 33 vs. Osprey Transporter Carryon 44: which should you pack?
The Osprey Tempest 33 carries 11L more than the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 (33L vs. 22L), while the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 fits 75% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Tempest 33; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 is the better call.