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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/hejepvwloz/osprey-hikelite-26/x6d1tkgt1s/salkan-the-longhaul-45l/"
title: "Osprey Hikelite 26 vs Salkan The Longhaul 45L"
description: "Osprey Hikelite 26 vs Salkan The Longhaul 45L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Osprey Hikelite 26 vs. Salkan The Longhaul 45L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Osprey Hikelite 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hejepvwloz/osprey-hikelite-26/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Hikelite 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1631541459/carryons/Osprey_Hikelite_26_guhy7e.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×36×31 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity bird eye nylon, DWR treatments made without PFAS</td><td>Recycled 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Salkan The Longhaul 45L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x6d1tkgt1s/salkan-the-longhaul-45l/)

by [Salkan](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Salkan)

![Front facing view of the Salkan The Longhaul 45L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990323/carryons/salkan-the-longhaul-45l-x6d1tkgt1s.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$380</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.