Gregory Nano 24L vs. Osprey Daylite
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 Daylite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 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® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR |
Key differences between the Gregory Nano 24L and Osprey Daylite
- Passport pocket: Front on the Gregory Nano 24L; No on the Osprey Daylite.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Gregory Nano 24L; Yes on the Osprey Daylite.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Nano 24L; 14in on the Osprey Daylite.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 133 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Nano 24L, and 48 accept only the Osprey Daylite.
Only the Osprey Daylite fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Gregory Nano 24L vs. Osprey Daylite: which should you pack?
The Gregory Nano 24L carries 11L more than the Osprey Daylite (24L vs. 13L), while the Gregory Nano 24L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Nano 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Nano 24L is the better call.