Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack | Feature | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | 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 | |
| X-Pac waterproof sailcloth | 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
- Compression straps: No on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; Yes on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack; 16in on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack, and 0 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet carries 2L more than the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack (21L vs. 23L), while the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack 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 Tortuga Outbreaker Daypack is the better call.