Waymark Dark Sky vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Waymark Dark Sky
| Capacity | 16 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $115 |
Feature by feature
| Waymark Dark Sky | Feature | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | |
| Recycled RBC350 Ripstop Polyester, RBC600, RBC200 fabrics | 210D Robic nylon |
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Waymark Dark Sky and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
- Compression straps: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Passport pocket: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; Front on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Waymark Dark Sky; 16in on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Both have: 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Waymark Dark Sky, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Only the Waymark Dark Sky fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Waymark Dark Sky vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet carries 7L more than the Waymark Dark Sky (16L vs. 23L), while the Waymark Dark Sky is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Waymark Dark Sky fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the Waymark Dark Sky is the better call.