Osprey Flapjack vs. Osprey Flapjill
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Flapjack | Feature | Osprey Flapjill |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Sternum Strap | ||
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyspun | 600D Polyspun |
Osprey Flapjill
| Capacity | 19 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $110 |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Flapjack, and 3 accept only the Osprey Flapjill.
Only the Osprey Flapjill fits
Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Osprey Flapjack vs. Osprey Flapjill: which should you pack?
The Osprey Flapjack carries 2L more than the Osprey Flapjill (21L vs. 19L), while the Osprey Flapjack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Flapjill fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Flapjack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Flapjack is the better call.