Jansport Double Break vs. Able Carry Daybreaker
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 | Able Carry Daybreaker |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D Nylon Packcloth | XPAC Fabric or Cordura Nylon |
Able Carry Daybreaker
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.58 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×26×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $126 |
Key differences between the Jansport Double Break and Able Carry Daybreaker
- Sternum strap: No on the Jansport Double Break; Removable on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Jansport Double Break; No on the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 2 accept only the Able Carry Daybreaker.
Only the Jansport Double Break fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Only the Able Carry Daybreaker fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Jansport Double Break vs. Able Carry Daybreaker: which should you pack?
The Jansport Double Break carries 2L more than the Able Carry Daybreaker (27L vs. 25L), while the Jansport Double Break is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.58kg). 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.