Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Lander Commuter 25L 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 | Lander Commuter 25L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | |
| N | Passthrough | |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | CORDURA®, Nylon, Polyester, DWR Coating |
Lander Commuter 25L Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.24 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Lander Commuter 25L Backpack
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 1 on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Yes on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 1 on the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
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. 167 accept both. 14 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Lander Commuter 25L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries the same capacity as the Lander Commuter 25L Backpack (25L vs. 25L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.24kg). 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.