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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/4ts73lrkf7/jansport-double-break/imal1bzu21/jansport-west-break/"
title: "Jansport Double Break vs Jansport West Break"
description: "Jansport Double Break vs Jansport West Break: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Jansport Double Break vs. Jansport West Break

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Jansport Double Break](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4ts73lrkf7/jansport-double-break/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport Double Break](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1626916606/carryons/Jansport_Double_Break_y08bzq.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>27 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×31×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$45</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Jansport Double Break | Feature | Jansport West Break |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>400D Nylon Packcloth</td><td>30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Jansport West Break](https://onebag.travel/carryon/imal1bzu21/jansport-west-break/)

by [Jansport](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Jansport)

![Front facing view of the Jansport West Break](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627469683/carryons/Jansport_West_Break_uhb1qo.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>43×32×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$65</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Jansport Double Break and Jansport West Break

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Jansport Double Break; Top on the Jansport West Break.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Jansport Double Break; 4 on the Jansport West Break.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Jansport Double Break; 1, side on the Jansport West Break.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.

## Jansport Double Break vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?

The **Jansport West Break** carries 1L more than the **Jansport Double Break** (27L vs. 28L), while the **Jansport Double Break** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.5kg). 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 Jansport West Break; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Double Break is the better call.