Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×32×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 5% |
| Price | $130 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo | Feature | Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon 840D JR Ballistic 2xPU, Polyester 135D 2xPU | 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 65×45×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $72 |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo and Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45
- Opening: Clamshell on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Other on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Hideable on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; 2 on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
- Water resistant: No on the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo; Yes on the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 1 accept both. 9 accept only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo, and 0 accept only the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45.
Only the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand, Conviasa, Frontier Airlines, Island Air, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country, Virgin America.
Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs. Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45: which should you pack?
The Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 carries 5L more than the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo (40L vs. 45L), while the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo fits 5% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45 is the better call.