Osprey Aether 55 vs. Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Osprey Aether 55 | Feature | Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| >5 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 80L |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| bluesign® APPROVED 420HD nylon packcloth, PFC-free DWR | Polyester/Synthetic |
Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
| Capacity | 60 L |
| Weight | 2.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 72×41×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Osprey Aether 55 and Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack
- Compression straps: >5 on the Osprey Aether 55; Yes on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Osprey Aether 55; No on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Osprey Aether 55; Hideable on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Osprey Aether 55; 2 on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Osprey Aether 55; No on the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack.
Both have: hip belt, sternum strap, rain cover, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Osprey Aether 55 vs. Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack: which should you pack?
The Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack carries 5L more than the Osprey Aether 55 (55L vs. 60L), while the Osprey Aether 55 is the lighter pack at 2.2kg (vs. 2.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Aether 55 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Mountain Warehouse Traveller 60 + 20 Litre Rucksack; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Aether 55 is the better call.