Arktype Dashpack II vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
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 Gnarly Gnapsack 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $75 |
Key differences between the Arktype Dashpack II and Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30
- Passport pocket: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Top on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Sternum strap: No on the Arktype Dashpack II; Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Arktype Dashpack II; 15in on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Arktype Dashpack II; 4 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 169 accept both. 7 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 0 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30.
Only the Arktype Dashpack II fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30 carries 15L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 30L), while the Arktype Dashpack II is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arktype Dashpack II fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Arktype Dashpack II is the better call.