Osprey Talon 22 vs. Osprey Sportlite 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Talon 22 | Feature | Osprey Sportlite 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 3 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | bluesign®100D recycled high tenacity bird eye nylon, PFC/PFAS-free DWR |
Osprey Sportlite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Osprey Talon 22 and Osprey Sportlite 25
- Compression straps: 2 on the Osprey Talon 22; 3 on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Osprey Talon 22; Top on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Talon 22; Yes on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Talon 22; No on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
Both have: 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. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Talon 22, and 50 accept only the Osprey Sportlite 25.
Only the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Talon 22 vs. Osprey Sportlite 25: which should you pack?
The Osprey Talon 22 carries 1L more than the Osprey Sportlite 25 (26L vs. 25L), while the Osprey Talon 22 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits 41% 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 Osprey Talon 22 is the better call.