Arktype Dashpack II vs. Jansport Main Campus FX
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 Main Campus FX |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D DWR ballistic nylon YKK AquaGuard zippers Interior reinforced with 210D double-walled ripstop nylon | Cordura |
Jansport Main Campus FX
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.605 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×22.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
Key differences between the Arktype Dashpack II and Jansport Main Campus FX
- Compression straps: 2 on the Arktype Dashpack II; Yes on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Arktype Dashpack II; 15in on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Arktype Dashpack II; 1 on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Arktype Dashpack II; 1 on the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 138 accept both. 38 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 2 accept only the Jansport Main Campus FX.
Only the Arktype Dashpack II fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Jansport Main Campus FX fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Jansport Main Campus FX: which should you pack?
The Jansport Main Campus FX carries 17L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Main Campus FX is the lighter pack at 0.605kg (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 Main Campus FX; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Main Campus FX is the better call.