Jansport Double Break vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
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 | Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Coated and woven polyester |
Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
| Capacity | 29.7 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×33×16.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Jansport Double Break and Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Double Break; Other on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Jansport Double Break; Yes on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Jansport Double Break; 17in on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
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. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Jansport Double Break, and 0 accept only the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
Only the Jansport Double Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Jansport Double Break vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack carries 2.6999999999999993L more than the Jansport Double Break (27L vs. 29.7L), while the Jansport Double Break is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Double Break is the better call.