REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Trail Pack 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 | Feature | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210-denier ripstop nylon | 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 REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 and Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; 4 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; No on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 177 accept both. 0 accept only the REI Co-op Trail Pack 25, and 2 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Trail Pack 25 carries the same capacity as the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack (25L vs. 25L), while the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). 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 REI Co-op Trail Pack 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is the better call.