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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/ygoqcabjlu/day-owl-backpack-pro/yud6lg3kfk/able-carry-max-backpack/"
title: "Day Owl Backpack Pro vs Able Carry Max Backpack"
description: "Day Owl Backpack Pro vs Able Carry Max Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Day Owl Backpack Pro vs. Able Carry Max Backpack

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

## [Day Owl Backpack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ygoqcabjlu/day-owl-backpack-pro/)

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

![Front facing view of the Day Owl Backpack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990353/carryons/day-owl-backpack-pro-ygoqcabjlu.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×31×13 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$155</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Day Owl Backpack Pro | Feature | Able Carry Max Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | hideable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>waxed canvas</td><td>X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Able Carry Max Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/yud6lg3kfk/able-carry-max-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Able Carry Max Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620090901/carryons/Able_Carry_Max_Backpack_rt6ehw.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>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$278</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Day Owl Backpack Pro and Able Carry Max Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro; Top on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Day Owl Backpack Pro; 17in on the Able Carry Max Backpack.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro, and 0 accept only the Able Carry Max Backpack.

### Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

## Day Owl Backpack Pro vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Able Carry Max Backpack** carries 9L more than the **Day Owl Backpack Pro** (21L vs. 30L), while the **Day Owl Backpack Pro** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Day Owl Backpack Pro** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Able Carry Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Day Owl Backpack Pro is the better call.