Osprey Manta 34 vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Manta 34 | Feature | Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 210D high-tenacity honey comb contrast nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS | 100.0% Polyester |
Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Osprey Manta 34 and Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Osprey Manta 34; 16in on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Manta 34; 2 on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Manta 34; No on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Manta 34; 1, side on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 3 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Manta 34, and 23 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Osprey Manta 34 vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack carries 6L more than the Osprey Manta 34 (34L vs. 40L), while the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack is the better call.