Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Alchemy Equipment Daypack
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 | Alchemy Equipment Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | front |
| 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 | Waxed 600 denier Kodra (100% polyester) Embossed lining (100% polyester) Base: 3x PU-coated 900 denier Kodra |
Alchemy Equipment Daypack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×36×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Alchemy Equipment Daypack
- Opening: Other on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Rolltop on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Front on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 13in on the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
Both have: 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. 158 accept both. 18 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 4 accept only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack.
Only the Salomon Trailblazer 20 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Only the Alchemy Equipment Daypack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Alchemy Equipment Daypack: which should you pack?
The Salomon Trailblazer 20 carries the same capacity as the Alchemy Equipment Daypack (20L vs. 20L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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.