Osprey Sportlite 25 vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Sportlite 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Sportlite 25 | Feature | Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 3 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 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 | |
| bluesign®100D recycled high tenacity bird eye nylon, PFC/PFAS-free DWR | PU coated 100.0% Polyester |
Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×23×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $50 |
Key differences between the Osprey Sportlite 25 and Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack
- Compression straps: 3 on the Osprey Sportlite 25; 2 on the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 26 accept both. 51 accept only the Osprey Sportlite 25, and 0 accept only the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack.
Only the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits
Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Astana, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Nostrum, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Atlas Global, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, EL AL, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Oman Air, Onur Air, Peach, PenAir, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country, Thai Airways, Travel Service Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, WOW Airlines.
Osprey Sportlite 25 vs. Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack: which should you pack?
The Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack carries 10L more than the Osprey Sportlite 25 (25L vs. 35L), while the Osprey Sportlite 25 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Sportlite 25 fits 41% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Quechua Quechua MH100 35L Hiking Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Sportlite 25 is the better call.