Gregory Juno 24L vs. Osprey Daylite
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Juno 24L
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Juno 24L | Feature | Osprey Daylite |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 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 | |
| 210D Honeycomb CryptoRip Nylon / 420D High Density Nylon | bluesign® APPROVED 300D recycled polyester, PFC-free DWR |
Key differences between the Gregory Juno 24L and Osprey Daylite
- Passport pocket: Top on the Gregory Juno 24L; No on the Osprey Daylite.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Gregory Juno 24L; Yes on the Osprey Daylite.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Gregory Juno 24L; Removable on the Osprey Daylite.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gregory Juno 24L; 14in on the Osprey Daylite.
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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Juno 24L, and 13 accept only the Osprey Daylite.
Only the Osprey Daylite fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Gregory Juno 24L vs. Osprey Daylite: which should you pack?
The Gregory Juno 24L carries 11L more than the Osprey Daylite (24L vs. 13L), while the Osprey Daylite is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Daylite fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Juno 24L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Daylite is the better call.