Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis
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 | Greenroom136 Genesis |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| 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 | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | 100% genuine, 1000 denier urethane coated Cordura nylon fabric for outer shell. 100% genuine, 420 denier urethane coated Oxford nylon fabric for inner shell. |
Greenroom136 Genesis
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×32×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $156 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Greenroom136 Genesis
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Top flap on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Passport pocket: No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Yes on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 1 on the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 179 accept both. 2 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Greenroom136 Genesis.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Greenroom136 Genesis: which should you pack?
The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 5L more than the Greenroom136 Genesis (25L vs. 20L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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.