Osprey Flapjill vs. Timbuk2 Command
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 | Timbuk2 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| 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 | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600D Polyspun | |
Key differences between the Osprey Flapjill and Timbuk2 Command
- Passport pocket: Side on the Osprey Flapjill; Top on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Osprey Flapjill; No on the Timbuk2 Command.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Flapjill; 5 on the Timbuk2 Command.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 136 accept both. 3 accept only the Osprey Flapjill, and 36 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Osprey Flapjill fits
Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Timbuk2 Command fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Osprey Flapjill vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Command carries 13L more than the Osprey Flapjill (19L vs. 32L), while the Osprey Flapjill is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Command fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Flapjill is the better call.