Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Tortuga Packable Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Salomon Trailblazer 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×26×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $75 |
Feature by feature
| Salomon Trailblazer 20 | Feature | Tortuga Packable Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide | 70D ripstop nylon |
Tortuga Packable Backpack
| Capacity | 19 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×26×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Tortuga Packable Backpack
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Removable on the Tortuga Packable Backpack.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the Tortuga Packable Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 3 accept only the Tortuga Packable Backpack.
Only the Tortuga Packable Backpack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Tortuga Packable Backpack: which should you pack?
The Salomon Trailblazer 20 carries 1L more than the Tortuga Packable Backpack (20L vs. 19L), while the Tortuga Packable Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Packable Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Salomon Trailblazer 20; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Packable Backpack is the better call.