Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25

Front facing view of the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25
Capacity25 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions44×28×14 cm
Airline fit96%
Price$60

Feature by feature

Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25FeaturePatagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
Storage
Y Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
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 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 Denier200-denier 100% recycled polyester,

Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L

Front facing view of the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L
Capacity20 L
Weight0.52 kg
Dimensions41×30×13 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$79

Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 180 accept both. 1 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L.

Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L: which should you pack?

The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 5L more than the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L (25L vs. 20L), while the Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the lighter pack at 0.52kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Patagonia Women's Tamangito Pack 20L is the better call.