Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Hill People Gear Tarahumara
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 | Hill People Gear Tarahumara |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 500d Cordura |
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Hill People Gear Tarahumara
- Compression straps: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
- Passport pocket: Top on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Removable on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 5 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Hill People Gear Tarahumara: which should you pack?
The Salomon Trailblazer 20 carries 4L more than the Hill People Gear Tarahumara (20L vs. 16L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara 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.