Waymark Dark Sky vs. Osprey Daylite
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Dark Sky | Feature | Osprey Daylite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR |
Key differences between the Waymark Dark Sky and Osprey Daylite
- Compression straps: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 2 on the Osprey Daylite.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Yes on the Osprey Daylite.
- Hip belt: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Removable on the Osprey Daylite.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 14in on the Osprey Daylite.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Waymark Dark Sky; 3 on the Osprey Daylite.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Osprey Daylite: which should you pack?
The Waymark Dark Sky carries 3L more than the Osprey Daylite (16L vs. 13L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Waymark Dark Sky; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.