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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4m6g3vhhg2/jansport-gnarly-gnapsack-25/q-vej-ys/osprey-quasar-28l/"
title: "Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs Osprey Quasar 28L"
description: "Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs Osprey Quasar 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Osprey Quasar 28L

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

## [Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4m6g3vhhg2/jansport-gnarly-gnapsack-25/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626781065/carryons/Gnarly_Gnapsasck_25_ja9tgp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44×28×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>96%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier</td><td>210/420/630D Nylon Dobby Blend</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Quasar 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/q-vej-ys/osprey-quasar-28l/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Quasar 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/mpiab2le56iu2lg5ck9g)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>34×28×6 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>99%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.