Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Feature by feature
| Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack | Feature | Tortuga Daypack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | 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 | |
| 70D Recycled Robic Nylon PFAS-free | ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth |
Tortuga Daypack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×30×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack and Tortuga Daypack Pro
- Compression straps: 4 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack; No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack; No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack; 16in on the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 178 accept both. 1 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack, and 2 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro.
Only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack vs. Tortuga Daypack Pro: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack carries 4L more than the Tortuga Daypack Pro (25L vs. 21L), while the Tortuga Daypack Pro is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the Tortuga Daypack Pro is the better call.