Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
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 | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| 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 | 70D Recycled Robic Nylon PFAS-free |
Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
- Compression straps: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 4 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Removable on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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 3 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack carries 5L more than the Salomon Trailblazer 20 (20L vs. 25L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the better call.