Arktype Dashpack II vs. Jansport Right Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Arktype Dashpack II
| Capacity | 15 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×28×11 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $198 |
Feature by feature
| Arktype Dashpack II | Feature | Jansport Right Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D DWR ballistic nylon YKK AquaGuard zippers Interior reinforced with 210D double-walled ripstop nylon | 915D Cordura with Premium Suede |
Jansport Right Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Key differences between the Arktype Dashpack II and Jansport Right Pack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Arktype Dashpack II; No on the Jansport Right Pack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Front on the Jansport Right Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Arktype Dashpack II; 17in on the Jansport Right Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 2 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 5 accept only the Jansport Right Pack.
Only the Arktype Dashpack II fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Jansport Right Pack fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Jansport Right Pack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Right Pack carries 13L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Right Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Right Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Right Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Right Pack is the better call.