Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet vs. Chrome Rostov
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Feature by feature
| Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet | Feature | Chrome Rostov |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic nylon | Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel |
Chrome Rostov
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $115 |
Key differences between the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet and Chrome Rostov
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; Removable on the Chrome Rostov.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; 15in on the Chrome Rostov.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; Yes on the Chrome Rostov.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; 1, side on the Chrome Rostov.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet, and 0 accept only the Chrome Rostov.
Only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Ravn Alaska.
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet vs. Chrome Rostov: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet carries the same capacity as the Chrome Rostov (23L vs. 23L), while the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet 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 Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is the better call.