Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

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 25FeatureAmazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
Storage
Y Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
4 Opening 4
N Passport N
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
Y Sternum Strap N
Inside
17in Laptop 17in
2 Main Compartments 3
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 DenierPolyester

Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

Front facing view of the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack
Capacity0 L
Weight0.6 kg
Dimensions49×34×21 cm
Airline fit73%
Price$42

Key differences between the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 and Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack

Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, 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. 138 accept both. 43 accept only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25, and 0 accept only the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack.

Only the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.

Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 vs. Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack: which should you pack?

The Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 carries 25L more than the Amazon Basics Laptop Computer Backpack (25L vs. 0L), while the Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (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 Jansport Gnarly Gnapsack 25 is the better call.