Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack | Feature | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 5 | Compression | 4 |
| 30L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| Challenge Outdoor EPX200 | 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 Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack and Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
- Compression straps: 5 on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; 4 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; No on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack, and 11 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: which should you pack?
The Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack 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. 1.3kg). 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 Remote Equipment Charlie 25 Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is the better call.