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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/o0mn65uxlc/pakt-everyday-22l-backpack/ygoqcabjlu/day-owl-backpack-pro/"
title: "Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs Day Owl Backpack Pro"
description: "Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs Day Owl Backpack Pro: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/o0mn65uxlc/pakt-everyday-22l-backpack/ygoqcabjlu/day-owl-backpack-pro/"
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# Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro

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

## [Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/o0mn65uxlc/pakt-everyday-22l-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990499/carryons/pakt-everyday-22l-backpack-o0mn65uxlc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$245</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack | Feature | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500D recycled nylon</td><td>waxed canvas</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Day Owl Backpack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ygoqcabjlu/day-owl-backpack-pro/)

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

![Front facing view of the Day Owl Backpack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990353/carryons/day-owl-backpack-pro-ygoqcabjlu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack and Day Owl Backpack Pro

-   **Opening:** Other on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Clamshell on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
-   **Main compartments:** 4 on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; 1, side on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 172 accept both. 2 accept only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack, and 7 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.

### Only the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack fits

Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.

### Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.

## Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?

The **Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack** carries 1L more than the **Day Owl Backpack Pro** (22L vs. 21L), while the **Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Day Owl Backpack Pro** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Pakt Everyday 22L Backpack is the better call.