Jansport Far Out 40 vs. Thule Landmark 40L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Far Out 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 62×30×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Far Out 40 | Feature | Thule Landmark 40L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 1in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 420D Dobby polyester, 600D polyester |
Key differences between the Jansport Far Out 40 and Thule Landmark 40L
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Far Out 40; Other on the Thule Landmark 40L.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Jansport Far Out 40; Hideable on the Thule Landmark 40L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Far Out 40; 1in on the Thule Landmark 40L.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Jansport Far Out 40; 3 on the Thule Landmark 40L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Far Out 40; 1 on the Thule Landmark 40L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Jansport Far Out 40; No on the Thule Landmark 40L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 5 accept both. 21 accept only the Jansport Far Out 40, and 6 accept only the Thule Landmark 40L.
Only the Jansport Far Out 40 fits
Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Only the Thule Landmark 40L fits
Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country.
Jansport Far Out 40 vs. Thule Landmark 40L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 40 carries the same capacity as the Thule Landmark 40L (40L vs. 40L), while the Thule Landmark 40L is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Far Out 40 fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Far Out 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Thule Landmark 40L is the better call.