Gregory Nano 24L vs. Osprey Sportlite 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Nano 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Nano 24L | 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 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 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 Gregory Nano 24L and Osprey Sportlite 25
- Compression straps: 2 on the Gregory Nano 24L; 3 on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Gregory Nano 24L; Top on the Osprey Sportlite 25.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Gregory Nano 24L; Yes 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. 74 accept both. 59 accept only the Gregory Nano 24L, and 3 accept only the Osprey Sportlite 25.
Only the Gregory Nano 24L fits
Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Only the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways.
Gregory Nano 24L vs. Osprey Sportlite 25: which should you pack?
The Osprey Sportlite 25 carries 1L more than the Gregory Nano 24L (24L vs. 25L), 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 Sportlite 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Nano 24L is the better call.