Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 vs. Osprey Archeon 30
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×37×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 16% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 | Feature | Osprey Archeon 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 300D polyester w/ ripstop, DWR | bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 420D robic nylon w/ ripstop, with bluesign® APPROVED NanoTough, DWR treatment made without PFAS |
Osprey Archeon 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 13% |
| Price | $265 |
Key differences between the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 and Osprey Archeon 30
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35; No on the Osprey Archeon 30.
- Hip belt: No on the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35; Hideable on the Osprey Archeon 30.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35; 5 on the Osprey Archeon 30.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 24 accept both. 7 accept only the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35, and 0 accept only the Osprey Archeon 30.
Only the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 fits
Croatia Air, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country.
Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 vs. Osprey Archeon 30: which should you pack?
The Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 carries 5L more than the Osprey Archeon 30 (35L vs. 30L), while the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 fits 16% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylight Carry-On Travel Pack 35 is the better call.