Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
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 | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Cordura® | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Removable on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; 15in on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Water resistant: No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
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 2 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Jansport Recycled SuperBreak carries 1L more than the Able Carry Daybreaker (26L vs. 25L), while the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.58kg). 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.