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# Osprey Quasar 28L vs. Deuter Transit 40

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Osprey Quasar 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/q-vej-ys/osprey-quasar-28l/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Quasar 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/mpiab2le56iu2lg5ck9g)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>34×28×6 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Quasar 28L | Feature | Deuter Transit 40 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap |  |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend</td><td>600d Polytex</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter Transit 40](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zsghgzpc1k/deuter-transit-40/)

![Front facing view of the Deuter Transit 40](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/tzwetngo2isckuoptmq3)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>56×34×25 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>25%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Quasar 28L and Deuter Transit 40

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Osprey Quasar 28L; Front on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L; Hideable on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L; Hideable on the Deuter Transit 40.
-   **Main compartments:** 2 on the Osprey Quasar 28L; 6 on the Deuter Transit 40.

Both have: compression straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 48 accept both. 139 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L, and 0 accept only the Deuter Transit 40.

### Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits

Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , LC Perú, Liat Airlines, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, Xiamen.

## Osprey Quasar 28L vs. Deuter Transit 40: which should you pack?

The **Deuter Transit 40** carries 12L more than the **Osprey Quasar 28L** (28L vs. 40L), while the **Osprey Quasar 28L** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 Deuter Transit 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Quasar 28L is the better call.