Osprey Daylite Daypack vs Element Action 26L Backpack

The main difference between the Osprey Daylite Daypack and the Element Action 26L Backpack is that the Daylite Daypack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Sternum strap with whistle buckle) while the Action 26L Backpack does not.

Osprey Daylite Daypack Front View
Element Action 26L Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Osprey Element
Name Daylite Daypack Action 26L Backpack
Category Daypack Daypack
Sub Category Commuter Commuter
Capacity (L) 13L 26L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 12 x 3
Weight (lb) 1 2
Fabric 210D Nylon Oxford Polyester TPE backing Color blocking
Color 11+ colors and patterns Off Black
Warranty Osprey Lifetime Warranty
Release Date February 3, 2008
Rating 4.8
Price Under $75 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - Padded adjustable shoulder straps.
Sternum / Chest Straps Sternum strap with whistle buckle
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Removable webbing hipbelt
Zippers Nylon zipper with reflective webbing zipper pullers.
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Normal top two way zip access
External Pockets 1 zipped front pocket and 2 side pockets 1 large front zippered drop pocket, 2 side water bottle mesh sleeves
Internal Compartments Internal sleeve for hydration reservoir, 13” laptop or tablet School inner organizer, laptop sleeve
Side Pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle 2 mesh side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Integrated top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded laptop sleeve 13" to 15"
Tablet Sleeve Separate tablet sleeve
Organizer Pocket Front utility pocket with organizer Inner organizer.
Travel Features Compression Straps External compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Harness grab handle doubles as a luggage pass-thru
Base / Bottom Padded bottom base
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Mesh-covered back panel with slotted foam 3D air mesh back panel
Ventilated Back Mesh ventilation
Hydration Features Bladder Size 3L hydration reservoir
Hydration Compatible Yes

You're currently comparing the Daylite Daypack by Osprey against the Action 26L Backpack by Element.


Osprey 's Daylite Daypack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features while Element's Action 26L Backpack is a Daypack backpack with Commuter features.

The Osprey Daylite Daypack has a capacity of 13L (liters), weighs 1 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 12 x 3. It's made of 210D Nylon Oxford and is available in 11+ colors and patterns in comparison the Element Action 26L Backpack's capacity is 26L with a size of inches. Constructed from Polyester TPE backing Color blocking it weighs 2 pounds and is available in Off Black.