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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/sjssuimwec/gossamer-gear-vagabond-jet/zc15kvbgt8/chrome-rostov/"
title: "Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet vs Chrome Rostov - One Bag Travel"
description: "Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet vs Chrome Rostov: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/sjssuimwec/gossamer-gear-vagabond-jet/zc15kvbgt8/chrome-rostov/"
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# Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet vs. Chrome Rostov

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

## [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>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Robic nylon</td><td>Abrasion resistant 1050d nylon exterior 1680d ballistic nylon bottom panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Chrome Rostov](https://onebag.travel/carryon/zc15kvbgt8/chrome-rostov/)

![Front facing view of the Chrome Rostov](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1600983476/carryons/chromerostov_po7aag.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>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×31×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$115</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.