Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
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 | Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | ✓ |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | Polyester & PVA Hardshell |
Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
| Capacity | 11.5 L |
| Weight | 1.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×27.5×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Other on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 15in on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Hard shell: No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Yes on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 1 on the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
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. 176 accept both. 5 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 13.5L more than the Tarion XH Hardshell Camera Backpack (25L vs. 11.5L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.58kg). 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.