Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Exped Skyline 15
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 | Exped Skyline 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide | 210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Exped Skyline 15
- Compression straps: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 4 on the Exped Skyline 15.
- Opening: Other on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Clamshell on the Exped Skyline 15.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Front on the Exped Skyline 15.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 4 on the Exped Skyline 15.
- Rain cover: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Yes on the Exped Skyline 15.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 168 accept both. 8 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 0 accept only the Exped Skyline 15.
Only the Salomon Trailblazer 20 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Exped Skyline 15: which should you pack?
The Salomon Trailblazer 20 carries 5L more than the Exped Skyline 15 (20L vs. 15L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the better call.