Jansport Far Out 40 vs. Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack
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 | Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600 Denier Polyester | 400D Nylon TPU Double Coated |
Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×36×29 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $130 |
Key differences between the Jansport Far Out 40 and Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack
- Compression straps: Yes on the Jansport Far Out 40; No on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Jansport Far Out 40; No on the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 4 accept both. 22 accept only the Jansport Far Out 40, and 0 accept only the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack.
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, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Jansport Far Out 40 vs. Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 40 carries 10L more than the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack (40L vs. 30L), while the Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack is the lighter pack at 1kg (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 Osprey Transporter® Zip Top Pack is the better call.