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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/18m6w9660g/salomon-trailblazer-20/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/"
title: "Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs Exped Skyline 15 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs Exped Skyline 15: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Exped Skyline 15

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Salomon Trailblazer 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/18m6w9660g/salomon-trailblazer-20/)

by [Salomon](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Salomon)

![Front facing view of the Salomon Trailblazer 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990433/carryons/salomon-trailblazer-20-18m6w9660g.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×26×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$75</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyamide</td><td>210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Exped Skyline 15](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/)

by [Exped](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Exped)

![Front facing view of the Exped Skyline 15](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601078153/carryons/exped_ekvv42.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.