DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Jansport Chill Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $275 |
Feature by feature
| DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon | Feature | Jansport Chill Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 2 | Opening | 2 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Ballistic Nylon with DWR coating | 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport Chill Pack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.97 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×28.5×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon and Jansport Chill Pack
- Passport pocket: Yes on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Jansport Chill Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; No on the Jansport Chill Pack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; 1 on the Jansport Chill Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon; 2 on the Jansport Chill Pack.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 2 accept only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon, and 0 accept only the Jansport Chill Pack.
Only the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits
Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines.
DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon vs. Jansport Chill Pack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Chill Pack carries 10L more than the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon (25L vs. 35L), while the Jansport Chill Pack is the lighter pack at 0.97kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Ruckpack - Ballistic Nylon fits 74% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Chill Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Chill Pack is the better call.