Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Deuter Speedlite 20
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 | Deuter Speedlite 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide | 420D and 210D PA Nylon |
Deuter Speedlite 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Deuter Speedlite 20
- Compression straps: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Yes on the Deuter Speedlite 20.
- Opening: Other on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Top zip on the Deuter Speedlite 20.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Hideable on the Deuter Speedlite 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 2 on the Deuter Speedlite 20.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 0 accept only the Deuter Speedlite 20.
Only the Salomon Trailblazer 20 fits
Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Deuter Speedlite 20: which should you pack?
The Salomon Trailblazer 20 carries the same capacity as the Deuter Speedlite 20 (20L vs. 20L), while the Deuter Speedlite 20 is the lighter pack at 0.3kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Salomon Trailblazer 20 fits 93% 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 Deuter Speedlite 20 is the better call.