Osprey Quasar 28L vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Quasar 28L | Feature | NEEKFOX 35L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend | Ripstop Nylon |
NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $24 |
Key differences between the Osprey Quasar 28L and NEEKFOX 35L Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Osprey Quasar 28L; Top zip on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L; No on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Osprey Quasar 28L; 13in on the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 132 accept both. 55 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L, and 0 accept only the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Spring Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, Wizz Air, Xiamen.
Osprey Quasar 28L vs. NEEKFOX 35L Backpack: which should you pack?
The NEEKFOX 35L Backpack carries 7L more than the Osprey Quasar 28L (28L vs. 35L), while the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 NEEKFOX 35L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the NEEKFOX 35L Backpack is the better call.