Kifaru Antero vs. Osprey Daylite
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Kifaru Antero | Feature | Osprey Daylite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 500 Denier Cordura Lined with 400 D packcloth | bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR |
Key differences between the Kifaru Antero and Osprey Daylite
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kifaru Antero; Other on the Osprey Daylite.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Kifaru Antero; No on the Osprey Daylite.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Kifaru Antero; Yes on the Osprey Daylite.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Kifaru Antero; 14in on the Osprey Daylite.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Kifaru Antero, and 5 accept only the Osprey Daylite.
Only the Osprey Daylite fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Kifaru Antero vs. Osprey Daylite: which should you pack?
The Kifaru Antero carries 12L more than the Osprey Daylite (25L vs. 13L), while the Osprey Daylite is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kifaru Antero; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite is the better call.