Arktype Dashpack II vs. Jansport Suede Campus
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 Suede Campus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 600D Polyester, Suede leather bottom |
Jansport Suede Campus
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 42.5×33×21.6 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $60 |
Key differences between the Arktype Dashpack II and Jansport Suede Campus
- Compression straps: 2 on the Arktype Dashpack II; Yes on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Arktype Dashpack II; 15in on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Arktype Dashpack II; 1 on the Jansport Suede Campus.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Arktype Dashpack II; 1 on the Jansport Suede Campus.
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. 139 accept both. 37 accept only the Arktype Dashpack II, and 2 accept only the Jansport Suede Campus.
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, 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 Suede Campus fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Arktype Dashpack II vs. Jansport Suede Campus: which should you pack?
The Jansport Suede Campus carries 17L more than the Arktype Dashpack II (15L vs. 32L), while the Jansport Suede Campus is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (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 Suede Campus; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Suede Campus is the better call.