Osprey Stratos 50 vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Stratos 50
| Capacity | 47 L |
| Weight | 1.613 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×38×36 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $190 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Stratos 50 | Feature | Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 17in | |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Nylon Crosshatch | 450D Geo Ripstop, Bi-Tech™, 600D Helix™ Poly |
Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
| Capacity | 68 L |
| Weight | 2.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×35×31 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Osprey Stratos 50 and Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit
- Opening: Other on the Osprey Stratos 50; Clamshell on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Rain cover: No on the Osprey Stratos 50; Yes on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Stratos 50; 1 on the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
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.
Osprey Stratos 50 vs. Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit: which should you pack?
The Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit carries 21L more than the Osprey Stratos 50 (47L vs. 68L), while the Osprey Stratos 50 is the lighter pack at 1.613kg (vs. 2.33kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Stratos 50 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Eagle Creek Global Companion 65L Women's Fit; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Stratos 50 is the better call.