Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Outbreaker 35L | Feature | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | 210D Recycled Robic Nylon (PFAS-Free) |
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Back on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; No on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L, and 33 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker 35L carries the same capacity as the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet (35L vs. 35L), while the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the better call.