Gossamer Gear Elixir 20 Ultralight Daypack vs Gossamer Gear RikSak
The Gossamer Gear Elixir 20 Ultralight Daypack is 20L and 0.18kg0.4lb; the Gossamer Gear RikSak is 20L and 0.14kg0.3lb. The Gossamer Gear RikSak is 0.04kg0.1lb lighter. The Gossamer Gear RikSak costs $180 less. The Gossamer Gear Elixir 20 Ultralight Daypack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Gossamer Gear RikSak fits 35; under the seat, 10 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Gossamer Gear Elixir 20 Ultralight Daypack | Gossamer Gear RikSak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $225 | $45Best |
| Volume | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 0.18kg0.4lb | 0.14kg0.3lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100%Best | 97% |
| Personal-item compliance | 38%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 42.5×21×15cm16.5×8.5×6in | 53.3×32.4×8.9cm21×13×3.5in |
| Laptop | no laptop sleeve | no laptop sleeve |
| Compartments | 1 | 1 |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | n/a |
| Opening | Roll-top, Two-way connect roll top | Top-loading, Easy cinch top with pull tab |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Torso length | 41.3cm (16.5in) | n/a |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | Insert sold separately | No |
| Sternum strap | No | No |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | ALUULA Graflyte V52 (100% polyethylene), PFAS free | 70D recycled Robic nylon, nylon/span stretch mesh, polyester airmesh straps, PFAS free |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Gossamer Gear Elixir 20 Ultralight Daypack | Gossamer Gear RikSak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| British Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| easyJet | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| JetBlue Airways | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Qatar Airways | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
| Volaris | Personal item | Fits | Too big |
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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.