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title: "Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo vs Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45"
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/26nfy996yk/kathmandu-shuttle-40l-convertible-backpack-cargo/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Shuttle 40L Convertible Backpack Cargo](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627700803/carryons/Kathmandu_Shuttle_40L_Convertible_Backpack_Cargo_lr0ur7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>40 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>60×32×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>5%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Nylon 840D JR Ballistic 2xPU, Polyester 135D 2xPU</td><td>600 Denier Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cxe6bds4s5/jansport-good-vibes-gear-hauler-45/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Good Vibes Gear Hauler 45](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626707846/carryons/Jansport_Good_Vibes_Hauler_45_hefges.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>65×45×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$72</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.