FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Jansport West Break
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
FHF Gear EDC Pack
| Capacity | 18 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $270 |
Feature by feature
| FHF Gear EDC Pack | Feature | Jansport West Break |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 4 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| ECOPAK 400 | 30% Recycled 600 Denier Polyester |
Jansport West Break
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the FHF Gear EDC Pack and Jansport West Break
- Opening: Clamshell on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Top zip on the Jansport West Break.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; No on the Jansport West Break.
- Built-in organizer: No on the FHF Gear EDC Pack; Yes on the Jansport West Break.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 177 accept both. 2 accept only the FHF Gear EDC Pack, and 2 accept only the Jansport West Break.
Only the FHF Gear EDC Pack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Jansport West Break fits
Air Tahiti, Gulf Air.
FHF Gear EDC Pack vs. Jansport West Break: which should you pack?
The Jansport West Break carries 10L more than the FHF Gear EDC Pack (18L vs. 28L), while the Jansport West Break is the lighter pack at 0.5kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the FHF Gear EDC Pack 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 West Break is the better call.