Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. STM Prime
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 | STM Prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 13in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide | Polyester |
STM Prime
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and STM Prime
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the STM Prime.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 13in on the STM Prime.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 5 accept only the STM Prime.
Only the STM Prime fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. STM Prime: which should you pack?
The Salomon Trailblazer 20 carries 5L more than the STM Prime (20L vs. 15L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Prime fits 96% 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 Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the better call.