Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
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 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Cordura® | Polyester 100% |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×31×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Removable on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; 15in on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
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. 74 accept both. 105 accept only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak, and 0 accept only the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L.
Only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 30L carries 4L more than the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak (26L vs. 30L), while the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.68kg). 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 Cotingo Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the better call.