Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Osprey Daylite
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×27×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe | Feature | Osprey Daylite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 14in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR | |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe and Osprey Daylite
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; No on the Osprey Daylite.
- Hip belt: No on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; Removable on the Osprey Daylite.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 14in on the Osprey Daylite.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; 2, side on the Osprey Daylite.
Both have: compression straps, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 181 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe vs. Osprey Daylite: which should you pack?
The Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe carries 5L more than the Osprey Daylite (18L vs. 13L), while the Osprey Daylite is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Division Laptop Backpack Deluxe; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite is the better call.