Osprey Talon 33 vs. Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Talon 33 | Feature | Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 6 | Compression | 5 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 8 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 100D high-tenacity nylon w/ dobby check ripstop, DWR treatment made without PFAS | 300D/900D ripstop weave |
Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 64×34×33 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Osprey Talon 33 and Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L
- Compression straps: 6 on the Osprey Talon 33; 5 on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
- Opening: Top flap on the Osprey Talon 33; Other on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Osprey Talon 33; 8 on the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 1 accept both. 1 accept only the Osprey Talon 33, and 0 accept only the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L.
Only the Osprey Talon 33 fits
Virgin America.
Osprey Talon 33 vs. Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L: which should you pack?
The Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L carries 12L more than the Osprey Talon 33 (33L vs. 45L), while the Osprey Talon 33 is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Talon 33 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nemo Equipment Persist Womens 45L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Talon 33 is the better call.