Jansport Double Break vs. Nordace Brampton
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 | Nordace Brampton |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D Nylon Packcloth | Striped Jacquard Nylon Fabric |
Nordace Brampton
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 62% |
| Price | $122 |
Key differences between the Jansport Double Break and Nordace Brampton
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Double Break; Clamshell on the Nordace Brampton.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Double Break; Yes on the Nordace Brampton.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Double Break; Yes on the Nordace Brampton.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Double Break; 17in on the Nordace Brampton.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, 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. 117 accept both. 62 accept only the Jansport Double Break, and 0 accept only the Nordace Brampton.
Only the Jansport Double Break fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Double Break vs. Nordace Brampton: which should you pack?
The Nordace Brampton carries 1L more than the Jansport Double Break (27L vs. 28L), while the Nordace Brampton is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.4kg). 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 Nordace Brampton; if you want to travel lighter, the Nordace Brampton is the better call.