Osprey Flapjill vs. Rehose Barrel
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 | Rehose Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Sternum Strap | removable | |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyspun | 1000D Cordura black500D Cordura colored lining |
Rehose Barrel
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $210 |
Key differences between the Osprey Flapjill and Rehose Barrel
- Passport pocket: Side on the Osprey Flapjill; Top on the Rehose Barrel.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Flapjill; No on the Rehose Barrel.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Osprey Flapjill; No on the Rehose Barrel.
Both have: laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 5 accept only the Osprey Flapjill, and 2 accept only the Rehose Barrel.
Only the Osprey Flapjill fits
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Rehose Barrel fits
Liat Airlines, Pakistan International.
Osprey Flapjill vs. Rehose Barrel: which should you pack?
The Rehose Barrel carries 9L more than the Osprey Flapjill (19L vs. 28L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 Rehose Barrel; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Flapjill is the better call.