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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4m6g3vhhg2/jansport-gnarly-gnapsack-25/5xf2c0m4xz/hill-people-gear-umlindi/"
title: "Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs Hill People Gear Umlindi"
description: "Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs Hill People Gear Umlindi: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4m6g3vhhg2/jansport-gnarly-gnapsack-25/5xf2c0m4xz/hill-people-gear-umlindi/"
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# Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Hill People Gear Umlindi

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4m6g3vhhg2/jansport-gnarly-gnapsack-25/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626781065/carryons/Gnarly_Gnapsasck_25_ja9tgp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier</td><td>500d Cordura</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Hill People Gear Umlindi](https://onebag.travel/carryon/5xf2c0m4xz/hill-people-gear-umlindi/)

by [Hill People Gear](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Hill People Gear)

![Front facing view of the Hill People Gear Umlindi](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601045/carryons/hillpeopleumlindi_a9wk2p.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>23 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$220</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.