3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. Osprey Stratos 50
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack
| Capacity | 56 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 80×30×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack | Feature | Osprey Stratos 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon | 210D Nylon Crosshatch |
Osprey Stratos 50
| Capacity | 47 L |
| Weight | 1.613 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×38×36 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $190 |
Key differences between the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack and Osprey Stratos 50
- Compression straps: 5 on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Yes on the Osprey Stratos 50.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; No on the Osprey Stratos 50.
- Water resistant: No on the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; Yes on the Osprey Stratos 50.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack vs. Osprey Stratos 50: which should you pack?
The 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack carries 9L more than the Osprey Stratos 50 (56L vs. 47L), while the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.613kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the 3FULGear QiDian 40+16 UL Pack is the better call.