Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25
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 | Fjallraven Vardag 25 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Cordura® | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Vardag 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Fjallraven Vardag 25
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; No on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
- Water resistant: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Fjallraven Vardag 25.
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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Fjallraven Vardag 25: which should you pack?
The Jansport Recycled SuperBreak carries 1L more than the Fjallraven Vardag 25 (26L vs. 25L), while the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.48kg). 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.