Osprey Sirrus 24 vs. Deuter Speed Lite 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Sirrus 24 | Feature | Deuter Speed Lite 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb nylon, PFC/PFAS-free DWR | |
Deuter Speed Lite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Osprey Sirrus 24 and Deuter Speed Lite 25
- Main compartments: 3 on the Osprey Sirrus 24; 2 on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Osprey Sirrus 24; No on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
- Water resistant: No on the Osprey Sirrus 24; Yes on the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 49 accept both. 24 accept only the Osprey Sirrus 24, and 40 accept only the Deuter Speed Lite 25.
Only the Osprey Sirrus 24 fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Peach, Sky Airlines.
Only the Deuter Speed Lite 25 fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Osprey Sirrus 24 vs. Deuter Speed Lite 25: which should you pack?
The Deuter Speed Lite 25 carries 1L more than the Osprey Sirrus 24 (24L vs. 25L), while the Deuter Speed Lite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Deuter Speed Lite 25 fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Deuter Speed Lite 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Deuter Speed Lite 25 is the better call.