Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack
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 | L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| 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 | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide | 600-denier, bluesign®-approved recycled polyester |
L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack
- Compression straps: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 4 on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Hideable on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 5 on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 3 accept only the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
Only the Salomon Trailblazer 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack carries 13L more than the Salomon Trailblazer 20 (20L vs. 33L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; if you want to travel lighter, the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the better call.