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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/fnpb473pij/osprey-manta-34/hejepvwloz/osprey-hikelite-26/"
title: "Osprey Manta 34 vs Osprey Hikelite 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Osprey Manta 34 vs Osprey Hikelite 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/fnpb473pij/osprey-manta-34/hejepvwloz/osprey-hikelite-26/"
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# Osprey Manta 34 vs. Osprey Hikelite 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Osprey Manta 34](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fnpb473pij/osprey-manta-34/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Manta 34](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990492/carryons/osprey-manta-34-fnpb473pij.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>62×35×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Manta 34 | Feature | Osprey Hikelite 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 210D high-tenacity honey comb contrast nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS</td><td>bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity bird eye nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Hikelite 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hejepvwloz/osprey-hikelite-26/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Hikelite 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631541459/carryons/Osprey_Hikelite_26_guhy7e.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×36×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Manta 34 and Osprey Hikelite 26

-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Osprey Manta 34; Removable on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Osprey Manta 34; 2 on the Osprey Hikelite 26.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Osprey Manta 34; No on the Osprey Hikelite 26.

Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 2 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Manta 34, and 2 accept only the Osprey Hikelite 26.

### Only the Osprey Manta 34 fits

Island Air.

### Only the Osprey Hikelite 26 fits

Adria Airways, Air New Zealand.

## Osprey Manta 34 vs. Osprey Hikelite 26: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Manta 34** carries 8L more than the **Osprey Hikelite 26** (34L vs. 26L), while the **Osprey Hikelite 26** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Osprey Manta 34** fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Manta 34; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Hikelite 26 is the better call.