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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/v2grdko82s/osprey-proxima-30/wpvlir5atp/rab-adrift-30l-day-pack/"
title: "Osprey Proxima 30 vs Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack"
description: "Osprey Proxima 30 vs Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/v2grdko82s/osprey-proxima-30/wpvlir5atp/rab-adrift-30l-day-pack/"
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# Osprey Proxima 30 vs. Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack

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

## [Osprey Proxima 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/v2grdko82s/osprey-proxima-30/)

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

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×27 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Proxima 30 | Feature | Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED 300D X 450D recycled polyester, PFC/PFAS-free DWR</td><td>nylon ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wpvlir5atp/rab-adrift-30l-day-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990505/carryons/rab-adrift-30l-day-pack-wpvlir5atp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×31×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$90</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Proxima 30 and Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Osprey Proxima 30; No on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Osprey Proxima 30; No on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Osprey Proxima 30; Removable on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Osprey Proxima 30; 2 on the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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. 27 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Proxima 30, and 5 accept only the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack.

### Only the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack fits

Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines.

## Osprey Proxima 30 vs. Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Proxima 30** carries the same capacity as the **Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack** (30L vs. 30L), while the **Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack** fits 17% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Proxima 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Rab Adrift 30L Day Pack is the better call.