Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
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 | Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide | Recycled 100-denier x 210-denier high-tenacity nylon |
Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×25×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
- Compression straps: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 2 on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Removable on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 6 on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Yes on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 139 accept both. 37 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 2 accept only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
Only the Salomon Trailblazer 20 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Osprey Transporter Carryon 44: which should you pack?
The Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 carries 2L more than the Salomon Trailblazer 20 (20L vs. 22L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Osprey Transporter Carryon 44; if you want to travel lighter, the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the better call.