Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Jansport Field Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Timbuk2 Parkside | Feature | Jansport Field Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| front | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
Jansport Field Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.56 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $55 |
Key differences between the Timbuk2 Parkside and Jansport Field Pack
- Opening: Other on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Top zip on the Jansport Field Pack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Jansport Field Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Jansport Field Pack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Timbuk2 Parkside; 1 on the Jansport Field Pack.
- Water resistant: No on the Timbuk2 Parkside; Yes on the Jansport Field Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 177 accept both. 1 accept only the Timbuk2 Parkside, and 2 accept only the Jansport Field Pack.
Only the Timbuk2 Parkside fits
Air Niugini.
Only the Jansport Field Pack fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
Timbuk2 Parkside vs. Jansport Field Pack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Field Pack carries 3L more than the Timbuk2 Parkside (25L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Field Pack is the lighter pack at 0.56kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Field Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Field Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Field Pack is the better call.