Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet vs SwissGear Campus Laptop Backpack
The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet is 26L and 0.69kg1.5lb; the SwissGear Campus Laptop Backpack is 26L and 0.68kg1.5lb. The SwissGear Campus Laptop Backpack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The SwissGear Campus Laptop Backpack costs $60.010000000000005 less. The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the SwissGear Campus Laptop Backpack fits 36; under the seat, 0 and 1 of 26.
| Spec | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet | SwissGear Campus Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130 | $69.99Best |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Weight | 0.69kg1.5lb | 0.68kg1.5lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 4%Best |
| Dimensions | 47×27.9×16.5cm18.5×11×6.5in | 45.7×30.5×15.2cm18×12×6in |
| Laptop | 15" | 16"Best |
| Compartments | 1 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 2 | 2 |
| Opening | n/a | main zip with file pocket, padded laptop pocket, felt-lined front pocket |
| Warranty | 1 year | 3 years |
| Organizer | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | 210D recycled Robic nylon, 305D polyester with NS UMT coating, 70D recycled Robic nylon liner, PFAS free | Nylon and polyester |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet | SwissGear Campus Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | Personal item | 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.