Jansport Double Break vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Double Break
| Capacity | 27 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×31×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $45 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Double Break | Feature | Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D Nylon Packcloth | 600-denier 100% recycled polyester, 200-denier 100% recycled polyester |
Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.48 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $89 |
Key differences between the Jansport Double Break and Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Double Break; No on the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Both have: 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Double Break, and 0 accept only the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L.
Only the Jansport Double Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Double Break vs. Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Double Break carries 5L more than the Patagonia Arbor Zip Pack 22L (27L vs. 22L), while the Jansport Double Break is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.48kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Double Break fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Double Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Double Break is the better call.