North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack | Feature | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | 210D Recycled Robic Nylon (PFAS-Free) |
Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $225 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Back on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Hip belt: No on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; No on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 5 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack carries the same capacity as the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet (35L vs. 35L), while the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the North Face Base Camp Voyager Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet is the better call.