Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
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 | Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| 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 | X-Pac |
Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Top flap on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 1 on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 1 on the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 6 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 3L more than the Boundary Supply Errant X-Pac (25L vs. 22L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.4kg). 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.