Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L | Feature | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| back | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | optional |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 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 Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Hip belt: No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 4 on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; 2, side on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 6 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L, and 35 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Aero Jet carries 7L more than the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L (28L vs. 35L), while the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L is the better call.