Jansport Double Break vs. Karrimor Covert 30L 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 | Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D Nylon Packcloth | 600D ripstop polyester |
Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×29×14.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
Key differences between the Jansport Double Break and Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Double Break; Top flap on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Passport pocket: No on the Jansport Double Break; Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Double Break; Yes on the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 172 accept both. 7 accept only the Jansport Double Break, and 1 accept only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack.
Only the Jansport Double Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack fits
Air Niugini.
Jansport Double Break vs. Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack: which should you pack?
The Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack carries 3L more than the Jansport Double Break (27L vs. 30L), while the Jansport Double Break is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 2kg). 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 Karrimor Covert 30L Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Double Break is the better call.