Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $50 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Recycled SuperBreak | Feature | Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Cordura® | 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Kathmandu Solus Pack 20
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; 15in on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; No on the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
Both have: backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak, and 2 accept only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20.
Only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Solus Pack 20: which should you pack?
The Jansport Recycled SuperBreak carries 6L more than the Kathmandu Solus Pack 20 (26L vs. 20L), while the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the better call.