Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack vs Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L
The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack is 25L and 0.55kg1.2lb; the Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L is 25L and 0.5kg1.1lb. The Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L is 0.05kg0.1lb lighter. The Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L costs $104.01 less. The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L fits 36; under the seat, 1 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack | Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $135 | $30.99Best |
| Volume | 25L | 25L |
| Weight | 0.55kg1.2lb | 0.5kg1.1lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4%Best | 0% |
| Dimensions | 46×27.5×16.5cm18×11×6.5in | 49.8×30×18.8cm19.5×12×7.5in |
| Laptop | sleeve, size not published | n/a |
| Compartments | 1 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | Zippered main compartment |
| Warranty | 1 year | 10 years |
| Organizer | No | No |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | Yes | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | No |
| Rain cover | No | Yes |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | No |
| Sternum strap | No | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | No | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 70D recycled Robic nylon, PFAS free | Nylon, polyester lining |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack | Waterfly Travel Elite Lightweight Backpack 25L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | 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.