Osprey Hikelite 26 vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L
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 | Salkan The Longhaul 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 55L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity bird eye nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS | Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan The Longhaul 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $380 |
Key differences between the Osprey Hikelite 26 and Salkan The Longhaul 45L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Hikelite 26; Back on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Osprey Hikelite 26; 15in on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Hikelite 26; 1 on the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, 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. 2 accept both. 2 accept only the Osprey Hikelite 26, and 0 accept only the Salkan The Longhaul 45L.
Only the Osprey Hikelite 26 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand.
Osprey Hikelite 26 vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L: which should you pack?
The Salkan The Longhaul 45L carries 19L more than the Osprey Hikelite 26 (26L vs. 45L), while the Osprey Hikelite 26 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 2.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Hikelite 26 fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salkan The Longhaul 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Hikelite 26 is the better call.