Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
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 | Cabin Zero Varsity 26L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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® | 600D Polyester |
Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.44 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Cabin Zero Varsity 26L
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; No on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
- Water resistant: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
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. 0 accept only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak, and 7 accept only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L.
Only the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits
Air Niugini, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Cabin Zero Varsity 26L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Recycled SuperBreak carries the same capacity as the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L (26L vs. 26L), while the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.44kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Cabin Zero Varsity 26L fits 98% 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.