Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Waymark Dark Sky

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	Waymark Dark Sky
Storage
N	Compression	N
None	Expanded Capacity	None
0	Opening	0
top	Passport	N
N	Passthrough	N
Carry
Y	Backpack	Y
Y	Hip Belt	N
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	Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics

Waymark Dark Sky

by Waymark

Capacity	16 L
Weight	0.4 kg
Dimensions	41×27×14 cm
Airline fit	96%
Price	$115

Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Waymark Dark Sky

Passport pocket: Top on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.
Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the Waymark Dark Sky.

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 Waymark Dark Sky.

Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.

Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Waymark Dark Sky: which should you pack?

The Salomon Trailblazer 20 carries 4L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (20L vs. 16L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky 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.