Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
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 Stowaway Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| 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 | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide | 70D recycled polyester ripstop |
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×25×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
- Compression straps: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 2 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 4 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 176 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack carries 2L more than the Salomon Trailblazer 20 (20L vs. 22L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.4kg). 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 L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the better call.