Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
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 Cotingo Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Cordura® | 600D Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; 15in on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Recycled SuperBreak carries 1L more than the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L (26L vs. 25L), while the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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.