Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×33×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack | Feature | Gossamer Gear Aero Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 30L | 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 |
| 4 | 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 | |
| 280D Nylon PU-coated | 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 Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack and Gossamer Gear Aero Jet
- Hip belt: No on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; Optional on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 17in on the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack; 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. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Aero Jet.
Only the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack vs. Gossamer Gear Aero Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Aero Jet carries 10L more than the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack (25L vs. 35L), while the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack fits 95% 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 Almond Oak Expandable Travel Backpack is the better call.