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title: "Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs Matador ReFraction"
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# Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Matador ReFraction

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Salomon Trailblazer 20](https://onebag.travel/carryon/18m6w9660g/salomon-trailblazer-20/)

by [Salomon](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Salomon)

![Front facing view of the Salomon Trailblazer 20](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990433/carryons/salomon-trailblazer-20-18m6w9660g.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×26×10 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$75</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Salomon Trailblazer 20 | Feature | Matador ReFraction |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyamide</td><td>Recycled nylon, Bluesign® approved</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Matador ReFraction](https://onebag.travel/carryon/rrd96z4gxh/matador-refraction/)

by [Matador](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Matador)

![Front facing view of the Matador ReFraction](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990384/carryons/matador-refraction-rrd96z4gxh.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>16 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×25×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Matador ReFraction

-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Yes on the Matador ReFraction.
-   **Hip belt:** Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the Matador ReFraction.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; Removable on the Matador ReFraction.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 Matador ReFraction.

### Only the Matador ReFraction fits

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

## Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Matador ReFraction: which should you pack?

The **Salomon Trailblazer 20** carries 4L more than the **Matador ReFraction** (20L vs. 16L), while the **Matador ReFraction** is the lighter pack at 0.2kg (vs. 0.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Matador ReFraction** 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 Matador ReFraction is the better call.