Osprey Quasar 28L vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Quasar 28L | Feature | Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend | Thickened canvas, PU Leather |
Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×34×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $66 |
Key differences between the Osprey Quasar 28L and Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L; Hideable on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Osprey Quasar 28L; 17in on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Osprey Quasar 28L; 1 on the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Both have: compression straps, hip belt, 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. 166 accept both. 21 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L, and 0 accept only the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Spring Airlines, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, WestJet, Wizz Air.
Osprey Quasar 28L vs. Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack: which should you pack?
The Osprey Quasar 28L carries 3L more than the Witzman Vintage Canvas Rucksack (28L vs. 25L), while the Osprey Quasar 28L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Quasar 28L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Quasar 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Quasar 28L is the better call.