Osprey Talon 22 vs. Gregory Nano 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Talon 22 | Feature | Gregory Nano 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb nylon, PFAS-free DWR | 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR |
Gregory Nano 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Osprey Talon 22 and Gregory Nano 24L
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Talon 22; No on the Gregory Nano 24L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Talon 22, and 106 accept only the Gregory Nano 24L.
Only the Gregory Nano 24L fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Talon 22 vs. Gregory Nano 24L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Talon 22 carries 2L more than the Gregory Nano 24L (26L vs. 24L), while the Gregory Nano 24L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Nano 24L fits 70% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Talon 22; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Nano 24L is the better call.