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title: "Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack"
description: "Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by…"
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# Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Jansport Recycled SuperBreak](https://onebag.travel/carryon/2jkehzuona/jansport-recycled-superbreak/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627474996/carryons/Jansport_Recycled_Superbreak_y0xygm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.42 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×32×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$50</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Jansport Recycled SuperBreak | Feature | Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | N |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Recycled Cordura®</td><td>210 Nylon HT Rip Stop Cordura™, 210 Polyester Oxford</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/z6cmqsbvhy/kathmandu-dash-20l-lightweight-backpack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1628141643/carryons/Kathmandu_Dash_20L_Lightweight_Backpack_ap3uzc.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.44 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×25×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>75%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak and Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Top flap on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Yes on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.
-   **Rain cover:** No on the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak; Optional on the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.

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. 140 accept both. 39 accept only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak, and 1 accept only the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack.

### Only the Jansport Recycled SuperBreak fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

### Only the Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## Jansport Recycled SuperBreak vs. Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Jansport Recycled SuperBreak** carries 6L more than the **Kathmandu Dash 20L Lightweight Backpack** (26L vs. 20L), while the **Jansport Recycled SuperBreak** is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.44kg). 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.