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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/sb1tk9267g/tortuga-daypack-pro/sjssuimwec/gossamer-gear-vagabond-jet/"
title: "Tortuga Daypack Pro vs Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet"
description: "Tortuga Daypack Pro vs Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/sb1tk9267g/tortuga-daypack-pro/sjssuimwec/gossamer-gear-vagabond-jet/"
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# Tortuga Daypack Pro vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Tortuga Daypack Pro](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sb1tk9267g/tortuga-daypack-pro/)

by [Tortuga](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tortuga)

![Front facing view of the Tortuga Daypack Pro](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990452/carryons/tortuga-daypack-pro-sb1tk9267g.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tortuga Daypack Pro | Feature | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>ECOPAK™ EPX70RS waterproof sailcloth</td><td>210D Robic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet](https://onebag.travel/carryon/sjssuimwec/gossamer-gear-vagabond-jet/)

by [Gossamer Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Gossamer Gear)

![Front facing view of the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990366/carryons/gossamer-gear-vagabond-jet-sjssuimwec.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×27×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$125</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tortuga Daypack Pro and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet

-   **Compression straps:** No on the Tortuga Daypack Pro; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Tortuga Daypack Pro; Front on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 2 accept only the Tortuga Daypack Pro, and 1 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.

### Only the Tortuga Daypack Pro fits

Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.

### Only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Tortuga Daypack Pro vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?

The **Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet** carries 2L more than the **Tortuga Daypack Pro** (21L vs. 23L), while the **Tortuga Daypack Pro** is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Tortuga Daypack Pro** fits 95% 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 Daypack Pro is the better call.