Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Hill People Gear Umlindi
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×28×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 | Feature | Hill People Gear Umlindi |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | 500d Cordura |
Hill People Gear Umlindi
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $220 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Hill People Gear Umlindi
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Removable on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; No on the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 7 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Hill People Gear Umlindi.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Hill People Gear Umlindi: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 2L more than the Hill People Gear Umlindi (25L vs. 23L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the better call.