Osprey Pixel vs. Timbuk2 Command
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Pixel | Feature | Timbuk2 Command |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| 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 | 5 |
| Organizer | Y | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | N | |
| Water Bottle Holder | ||
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
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 50 accept only the Timbuk2 Command.
Only the Timbuk2 Command fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, 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. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Command carries 6L more than the Osprey Pixel (26L vs. 32L), while the Timbuk2 Command is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Command fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Command is the better call.