Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. HikePro
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 | HikePro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyamide | High Quality Water and Tear Resistant Nylon material |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and HikePro
- Passport pocket: Top on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Front on the HikePro.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the HikePro.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the HikePro.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the HikePro.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 3 accept only the HikePro.
Only the Salomon Trailblazer 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the HikePro fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. HikePro: which should you pack?
The Salomon Trailblazer 20 carries the same capacity as the HikePro (20L vs. 20L), while the HikePro is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the HikePro fits 94% 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 HikePro is the better call.