Daypack · personal item
Osprey Daylite 13L Backpack: size, weight and airline fit
The Osprey Daylite 13L Backpack measures 16.9 x 10.2 x 7.9 in and fits the personal item limit of 9 of 30 airlines. Too big for United, Ryanair and others.
Listed outside size
16.9 x 10.2 x 7.9 in
about 43 x 26 x 20 cm · 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) · 13 L
Fits 9 of 30 airlines
See it on Osprey's sitePrices change often. Sizes from www.osprey.com, checked October 29, 2026.
What to know before you buy
- Osprey lists 43 x 26 x 20 cm (16.9 x 10.2 x 7.9 in), 0.49 kg and 13 L. The US page gives 0.56 kg.
- It is 3 cm taller than Ryanair's free 40 x 30 x 20 cm bag on paper, though a soft daypack that isn't full usually squashes down.
Which airlines does it fit as a personal item?
| Airline | Personal item limit | Verdict | Tightest side | Weight limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| easyJet | 45 x 36 x 20 cm | Fits | exactly at the limit | 15 kg (33 lb) |
| Avianca | 18 x 14 x 8 in | Fits | 0.1 in spare | — |
| LATAM Airlines | 17.8 x 13.8 x 7.9 in | Fits | exactly at the limit | — |
| Volaris | 45 x 35 x 20 cm | Fits | exactly at the limit | — |
| Allegiant Air | 18 x 14 x 8 in | Fits | 0.1 in spare | — |
| American Airlines | 18 x 14 x 8 in | Fits | 0.1 in spare | — |
| Breeze Airways | 17 x 13 x 8 in | Fits | 0.1 in spare | — |
| Frontier Airlines | 18 x 14 x 8 in | Fits | 0.1 in spare | — |
| JetBlue | 17 x 13 x 8 in | Fits | 0.1 in spare | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 3 cm over | — |
| AirAsia | 40 x 30 x 10 cm | Too big | 10 cm over | — |
| Japan Airlines (JAL) | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Singapore Airlines | 40 x 30 x 10 cm | Too big | 10 cm over | — |
| Vietjet Air | 40 x 30 x 10 cm | Too big | 10 cm over | — |
| Vietnam Airlines | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5 cm over | — |
| Aer Lingus | 15.5 x 11.5 x 8 in | Too big | 1.4 in over | — |
| Air France | 16 x 12 x 6 in | Too big | 1.9 in over | — |
| British Airways | 16 x 12 x 6 in | Too big | 1.9 in over | — |
| Iberia | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5 cm over | — |
| Jet2 | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| KLM | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5 cm over | — |
| Lufthansa | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5 cm over | — |
| Ryanair | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 3 cm over | — |
| Turkish Airlines | 40 x 30 x 15 cm | Too big | 5 cm over | 4 kg (9 lb) |
| Vueling | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 3 cm over | — |
| Wizz Air | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 3 cm over | 10 kg (22 lb) |
| Copa Airlines | 17 x 10 x 9 in | Too big | 0.2 in over | — |
| Emirates | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Qatar Airways | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Air Canada | 17 x 13 x 6 in | Too big | 1.9 in over | — |
| Alaska Airlines | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Delta Air Lines | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Porter Airlines | 17 x 13 x 6 in | Too big | 1.9 in over | — |
| Southwest Airlines | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| United Airlines | 17 x 10 x 9 in | Too big | 0.2 in over | — |
| WestJet | 16 x 13 x 6 in | Too big | 1.9 in over | — |
| Air New Zealand | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
| Jetstar | 40 x 30 x 20 cm | Too big | 3 cm over | — |
| Qantas | No size published | Check airline | No size published | — |
Compared side by side in the unit each airline publishes, largest side first. "Spare" is the room left on the tightest side.
Specs
| Listed outside size | 16.9 x 10.2 x 7.9 in (about 43 x 26 x 20 cm) |
|---|---|
| Includes wheels and handles? | Not stated by the maker |
| Linear size (L + W + H) | 35 in (89 cm) |
| Empty weight | 1.1 lb (0.5 kg) |
| Capacity | 13 L |
| Type | Daypack |
| Brand | Osprey |
Questions people ask
What size is the Osprey Daylite 13L Backpack?
The maker lists 16.9 x 10.2 x 7.9 in (about 43 x 26 x 20 cm).
Which airlines does the Osprey Daylite 13L Backpack fit?
On paper it fits the personal item limit of 9 of the 30 airlines we track that publish a size.
How much does the Osprey Daylite 13L Backpack weigh?
1.1 lb (0.5 kg) empty.
Researched from the maker's published specifications, not measured by us. Listings change, so check the size on the product page before you buy.
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