Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×23×10 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $175 |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Tarahumara | Feature | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 | |
| 500d Cordura | 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 Hill People Gear Tarahumara and Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; 4 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Passport pocket: Back on the Hill People Gear Tarahumara; Top on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Only the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Hill People Gear Tarahumara vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack carries 9L more than the Hill People Gear Tarahumara (16L vs. 25L), while the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Tarahumara fits 96% 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 Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is the better call.