Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Ikea Pirving
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 | Ikea Pirving |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | removable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 14in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Cordura® | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Ikea Pirving
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Other on the Ikea Pirving.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Removable on the Ikea Pirving.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; 14in on the Ikea Pirving.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; No on the Ikea Pirving.
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 9 accept only the Ikea Pirving.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Ikea Pirving: which should you pack?
The Jansport Recycled SuperBreak carries 17L more than the Ikea Pirving (26L vs. 9L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.42kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving fits 99% 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 Ikea Pirving is the better call.