Osprey Pixel vs. MEC Trail 24
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Pixel | Feature | MEC Trail 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | ||
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| Passport | N | |
| Passthrough | N | |
| Carry | ||
| Backpack | ||
| Hip Belt | ||
| Sternum Strap | ||
| Inside | ||
| Laptop | ||
| 0 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Organizer | N | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Rain-fly | ||
| Water Bottle Holder | 2 | |
| Water Resistant | Y | |
| Material | |
| Polyurethane-coated Polyester | |
MEC Trail 24
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 4.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
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 19 accept only the MEC Trail 24.
Only the MEC Trail 24 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Osprey Pixel vs. MEC Trail 24: which should you pack?
The Osprey Pixel carries 2L more than the MEC Trail 24 (26L vs. 24L), while the Osprey Pixel is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 4.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the MEC Trail 24 fits 75% 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 Osprey Pixel is the better call.