Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Osprey Quasar 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Feature by feature
| Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack | Feature | Osprey Quasar 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| ✓ | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester & PVA Hardshell | 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend |
Key differences between the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack and Osprey Quasar 28L
- Hip belt: No on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Hard shell: Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; No on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack; 2 on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack, and 11 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Ravn Alaska, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack vs. Osprey Quasar 28L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Quasar 28L carries 16.5L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (11.5L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Quasar 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.58kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Quasar 28L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Quasar 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Quasar 28L is the better call.