Osprey Hikelite 26 vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Hikelite 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×36×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Hikelite 26 | Feature | Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity bird eye nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS | 100.0% Polyester |
Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Osprey Hikelite 26 and Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Hikelite 26; Yes on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Osprey Hikelite 26; 16in on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Hikelite 26; 1, side on the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Hikelite 26, and 22 accept only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack.
Only the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Osprey Hikelite 26 vs. Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack carries 14L more than the Osprey Hikelite 26 (26L vs. 40L), while the Osprey Hikelite 26 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Forclaz Travel 500 Organizer 40L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Hikelite 26 is the better call.