Osprey Pixel vs. Rehose Barrel

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

Osprey Pixel

Front facing view of the Osprey Pixel
Capacity26 L
Weight1.4 kg
Dimensions51×36×23 cm
Airline fit65%
Price$150

Feature by feature

Osprey PixelFeatureRehose Barrel
Storage
Compression
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 0
Passport top
Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack
Hip Belt N
Sternum Strap removable
Inside
Laptop 15in
0 Main Compartments 3
Organizer N
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder
Water Resistant Y
Material
1000D Cordura black500D Cordura colored lining

Rehose Barrel

Front facing view of the Rehose Barrel
Capacity28 L
Weight0 kg
Dimensions51×30×21 cm
Airline fit72%
Price$210

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 14 accept only the Rehose Barrel.

Only the Rehose Barrel fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Pakistan International, Sky Airlines.

Osprey Pixel vs. Rehose Barrel: which should you pack?

The Rehose Barrel carries 2L more than the Osprey Pixel (26L vs. 28L), and the two are closely matched on weight. For carry-on flexibility, the Rehose Barrel fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Rehose Barrel; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Pixel is the better call.