5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 | Feature | Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front, side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon) | 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 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 and Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
- Opening: Clamshell on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Other on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Top on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Hip belt: Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Yes on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; No on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; 2, side on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 140 accept both. 39 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0, and 1 accept only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 fits
Gulf Air.
5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Osprey Transporter Carryon 44: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 carries 2L more than the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 (24L vs. 22L), while the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 is the better call.