Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
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 | Tortuga Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daypack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Salomon Trailblazer 20 and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Hip belt: Yes on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Salomon Trailblazer 20; 16in on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
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. 175 accept both. 1 accept only the Salomon Trailblazer 20, and 5 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Salomon Trailblazer 20 fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Salomon Trailblazer 20 vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Daypack Pro carries 1L more than the Salomon Trailblazer 20 (20L vs. 21L), while the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Daypack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Salomon Trailblazer 20 is the better call.