Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 26L vs Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
The Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 26L is 26L and 0.68kg1.5lb; the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is 26L and 0.69kg1.5lb. The Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 26L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet costs $19 less. The Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 26L fits the carry-on limit of 14 of 36 major airlines and the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 26L | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $130Best |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Weight | 0.68kg1.5lbBest | 0.69kg1.5lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 39% | 100%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 51×29×24cm20×11.5×9.5in | 47×27.9×16.5cm18.5×11×6.5in |
| Laptop | 13" | 15"Best |
| Compartments | n/a | 1 |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 year |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Hideable | Insert sold separately |
| Sternum strap | Yes | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% ocean recycled nylon ripstop and packcloth, made without intentional PFAS | 210D recycled Robic nylon, 305D polyester with NS UMT coating, 70D recycled Robic nylon liner, PFAS free |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eagle Creek Ranger Backpack 26L | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Lufthansa | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Norwegian Air Shuttle | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Turkish Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Wizz Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.