Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel 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 | Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | 100% Polyester |
Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×39×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Yes on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Hideable on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; No on the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 77 accept both. 104 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack.
Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Luxair, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack carries 15L more than the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 (25L vs. 40L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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 Amazon Basics Carry-On Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the better call.