Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 vs. Yeti Ranchero 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×25×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $160 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 | Feature | Yeti Ranchero 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled 100-denier x 210-denier high-tenacity nylon | TuffSkin nylon. |
Key differences between the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 and Yeti Ranchero 22L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; 15in on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; No on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 139 accept both. 2 accept only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44, and 0 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
Only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 vs. Yeti Ranchero 22L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 carries the same capacity as the Yeti Ranchero 22L (22L vs. 22L), while the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Transporter Carryon 44; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 is the better call.