Eastpak Pinnacle vs Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Ultralight Backpack
The Eastpak Pinnacle is 38L and 0.67kg1.5lb; the Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Ultralight Backpack is 38L and 0.58kg1.3lb. The Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Ultralight Backpack is 0.09kg0.2lb lighter. The Eastpak Pinnacle costs $130 less. The Eastpak Pinnacle fits the carry-on limit of 1 of 36 major airlines and the Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Ultralight Backpack fits 35; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Eastpak Pinnacle | Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Ultralight Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $95Best | $225 |
| Volume | 38L | 38L |
| Weight | 0.67kg1.5lb | 0.58kg1.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 3% | 97%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 41.9×32×25.4cm16.5×12.5×10in | 53.3×27.9×15.2cm21×11×6in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | no laptop sleeve |
| Compartments | 2 | 1 |
| Opening | n/a | Roll-top, Roll top, fastened at the top or down the sides |
| Warranty | 30 years | 1 year |
| Organizer | Yes | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | Yes |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 100% polyester | Riptide Ripstop 100D recycled Robic nylon, UHMWPE stretch mesh, PFAS free |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Eastpak Pinnacle | Gossamer Gear Skala 38 Ultralight Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air Canada | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air France | 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 |
| Allegiant Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Emirates | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Frontier Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | 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 |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| SAS | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Southwest Airlines | 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 |
| Volaris | 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.