Jansport Double Break vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
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 | Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 400D Nylon Packcloth | 600D Polyester |
Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $80 |
Key differences between the Jansport Double Break and Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Double Break; Yes on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Jansport Double Break; No on the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
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 Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L.
Only the Jansport Double Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Jansport Double Break vs. Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L: which should you pack?
The Jansport Double Break carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Cotingo Pack 25L (27L vs. 25L), while the Jansport Double Break is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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.