Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
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 Hybrid 32L Trolley |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Cordura® | 100% Nylon & 100% Polyester |
Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.36 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 45% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley
- Compression straps: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Hideable on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Rain cover: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Optional on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; No on the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 85 accept both. 94 accept only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley.
Only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, All Nipon Airways, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cayman Airways, China Eastern, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley carries 6L more than the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak (26L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 2.36kg). 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 Kathmandu Hybrid 32L Trolley; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the better call.