Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Osprey Quasar 28L
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 | Osprey Quasar 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| 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 | 210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend |
Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Osprey Quasar 28L
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Other on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Hip belt: No on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; Yes on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25; 15in on the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 181 accept both. 0 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 6 accept only the Osprey Quasar 28L.
Only the Osprey Quasar 28L fits
LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Osprey Quasar 28L: which should you pack?
The Osprey Quasar 28L carries 3L more than the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 (25L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Osprey Quasar 28L fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Osprey Quasar 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the better call.