Jansport Far Out 40 vs. Jansport Far Out 65
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 | Jansport Far Out 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| 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 | 700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Far Out 65
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Jansport Far Out 40 and Jansport Far Out 65
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Far Out 40; Top flap on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Jansport Far Out 40; No on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Jansport Far Out 40; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 2 accept both. 24 accept only the Jansport Far Out 40, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 65.
Only the Jansport Far Out 40 fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, 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. Jansport Far Out 65: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 65 carries 25L more than the Jansport Far Out 40 (40L vs. 65L), while the Jansport Far Out 40 is the lighter pack at 1.7kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 65; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Far Out 40 is the better call.