Osprey Flapjill vs. Osprey Pixel
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Flapjill
| Capacity | 19 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $110 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Flapjill | Feature | Osprey Pixel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| removable | Hip Belt | |
| Sternum Strap | ||
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| Y | Organizer | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyspun | |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 122 accept both. 17 accept only the Osprey Flapjill, and 0 accept only the Osprey Pixel.
Only the Osprey Flapjill fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Osprey Flapjill vs. Osprey Pixel: which should you pack?
The Osprey Pixel carries 7L more than the Osprey Flapjill (19L vs. 26L), while the Osprey Flapjill is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Flapjill fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Pixel; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Flapjill is the better call.