Jansport Double Break vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
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 | Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D Nylon Packcloth | 600D PES, 420D PA |
Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.02 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $104 |
Key differences between the Jansport Double Break and Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Double Break; Clamshell on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Jansport Double Break; Hideable on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Jansport Double Break; No on the Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
Both have: laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL.
Only the Jansport Double Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Double Break vs. Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL: which should you pack?
The Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL carries 1L more than the Jansport Double Break (27L vs. 28L), while the Jansport Double Break is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.02kg). 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 Deuter Aviant Carry On 28 SL; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Double Break is the better call.