Jansport Far Out 55 vs. Salkan "The Backpacker"
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Jansport Far Out 55
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×33×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 2% |
| Price | $94 |
Feature by feature
| Jansport Far Out 55 | Feature | Salkan "The Backpacker" |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | removable |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 55L |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | Y |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 4 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | 900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish |
Salkan "The Backpacker"
| Capacity | 45 L |
| Weight | 3.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 66×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $345 |
Key differences between the Jansport Far Out 55 and Salkan "The Backpacker"
- Compression straps: Yes on the Jansport Far Out 55; Removable on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Far Out 55; Top flap on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Jansport Far Out 55; 15in on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
- Rain cover: No on the Jansport Far Out 55; Yes on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Jansport Far Out 55; 4 on the Salkan "The Backpacker".
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 2 accept only the Jansport Far Out 55, and 0 accept only the Salkan "The Backpacker".
Only the Jansport Far Out 55 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand.
Jansport Far Out 55 vs. Salkan "The Backpacker": which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 55 carries 10L more than the Salkan "The Backpacker" (55L vs. 45L), while the Jansport Far Out 55 is the lighter pack at 1.8kg (vs. 3.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Jansport Far Out 55 fits 2% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Jansport Far Out 55; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Far Out 55 is the better call.