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# Osprey Pixel vs. Timbuk2 Aviator

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Osprey Pixel](https://onebag.travel/carryon/n968dmcw1r/osprey-pixel/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Pixel](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/bv4elschwfx6fqpyjlpp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×36×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>65%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Pixel | Feature | Timbuk2 Aviator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
|  | Compression |  |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
|  | Passport |  |
|  | Passthrough |  |
| Carry |
|  | Backpack |  |
|  | Hip Belt |  |
|  | Sternum Strap |  |
| Inside |
|  | Laptop |  |
| 0 | Main Compartments | 0 |
|  | Organizer |  |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
|  | Rain-fly |  |
|  | Water Bottle Holder |  |
|  | Water Resistant |  |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Aviator](https://onebag.travel/carryon/oibddqcf/timbuk2-aviator/)

by [Thule](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Thule)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Aviator](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/fxo7pczhc1rg4i1ex6k7)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>58×39×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>4%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$166</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 7 accept both. 115 accept only the Osprey Pixel, and 0 accept only the Timbuk2 Aviator.

### Only the Osprey Pixel fits

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet, WOW Airlines.

## Osprey Pixel vs. Timbuk2 Aviator: which should you pack?

The **Timbuk2 Aviator** carries 4L more than the **Osprey Pixel** (26L vs. 30L), while the **Osprey Pixel** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Osprey Pixel** fits 65% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Aviator; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Pixel is the better call.