Does the Osprey Fairview 40 fit United's carry-on bag limit?
Only if it is not packed full. The Osprey Fairview 40 is listed 0.1 in deeper than the United carry-on bag limit (22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm)), and fine on height and width. Packed less full, a soft pack gets thinner.
United limit 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm) · United baggage page, checked 2026-10-26Osprey Fairview 40 55 × 35 × 23 cm (21.7 × 13.8 × 9.1 in) · maker’s page
Osprey Fairview 40 in the United sizer
United · Personal item
Osprey Fairview 40
Too bigNo. The Osprey Fairview 40 is larger than the United personal item limit of 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 22 cm) in height and width and depth: height −4.7 in, width −3.8 in, depth −0.1 in.
LimitBagRoomHeight, in1721.7−4.7 inWidth, in1013.8−3.8 inDepth, in99.1−0.1 inWeight, kgnone1.47—
Must fit under the seat in front of you.
Other bags for United
| Bag | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Aer Travel Pack 3 | Fits |
| Tortuga Pro Backpack 40L | Fits |
| Nomatic Travel Pack 20L | Fits |
| CABINZERO Classic 28L | Fits |
| The North Face Borealis | Fits |
Fairview 40 on other airlines
| Airline | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Delta | Fits if not packed full |
| American | Fits if not packed full |
| Southwest | Fits |
| JetBlue | Fits if not packed full |
| Spirit | Fits |
| Frontier | Fits |
| Allegiant | Fits |
| Ryanair | Fits if not packed full |
Questions
Is the Osprey Fairview 40 allowed as United carry-on bag?
Only if it is not packed full. The Osprey Fairview 40 is listed 0.1 in deeper than the United carry-on bag limit (22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 35 × 23 cm)), and fine on height and width. Packed less full, a soft pack gets thinner.
Is the Osprey Fairview 40 allowed as United personal item?
No. The Osprey Fairview 40 is larger than the United personal item limit of 17 × 10 × 9 in (43 × 25 × 22 cm) in height and width and depth: height −4.7 in, width −3.8 in, depth −0.1 in.