Osprey Pixel vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Pixel | Feature | Cotopaxi Nazca 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | top | |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| Hip Belt | ||
| Sternum Strap | ||
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | 15in | |
| 0 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| cotton/polyester canvas shell | |
Cotopaxi Nazca 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $140 |
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 122 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Pixel, and 48 accept only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L.
Only the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Osprey Pixel vs. Cotopaxi Nazca 24L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Pixel carries 2L more than the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L (26L vs. 24L), while the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Pixel; if you want to travel lighter, the Cotopaxi Nazca 24L is the better call.