Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L vs Osprey Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6
The Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L is 26L and 0.99kg2.2lb; the Osprey Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is 26L and 0.96kg2.1lb. The Osprey Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 is 0.03kg0.1lb lighter. The Osprey Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 costs $4 less. The Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L fits the carry-on limit of 31 of 36 major airlines and the Osprey Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 8 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L | Osprey Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179 | $175Best |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Expands to | n/a | 32L |
| Weight | 0.99kg2.2lb | 0.96kg2.1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 86% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 31%Best |
| Dimensions | 53×28×22cm21×11×8.5in | 43×33×20cm17×13×8in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 1 |
| Opening | Top-loading, Top access main compartment with side access | Clamshell, suitcase-style full zip opening with mesh divider |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Removable | No |
| Sternum strap | Removable | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | Insert sold separately |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% recycled 450D polyester ripstop with PU wax coating, made without intentional PFAS | bluesign approved 630D NanoTough 100% recycled high-tenacity nylon ripstop with carbonate coating, 210D recycled nylon lining, 840D NanoTough recycled nylon bottom |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L | Osprey Transporter Expandable Travel Pack 26+6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.