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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6k6np8nf8s/jansport-far-out-55/l7wnre1e40/salkan-the-backpacker/"
title: "Jansport Far Out 55 vs Salkan "The Backpacker""
description: "Jansport Far Out 55 vs Salkan "The Backpacker": capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
source: "https://onebag.travel/compare/6k6np8nf8s/jansport-far-out-55/l7wnre1e40/salkan-the-backpacker/"
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# Jansport Far Out 55 vs. Salkan "The Backpacker"

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

## [Jansport Far Out 55](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6k6np8nf8s/jansport-far-out-55/)

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

![Front facing view of the Jansport Far Out 55](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618202936/carryons/Jansport_Far_Out_55_rji2ld.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>55 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×33×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>2%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$94</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier</td><td>900D COTNA Polyester with wax finish</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Salkan "The Backpacker"](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l7wnre1e40/salkan-the-backpacker/)

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

![Front facing view of the Salkan "The Backpacker"](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617602524/carryons/Salkan_Backpacker_Backpack_qrg22l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>45 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>3.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>66×32×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>1%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$345</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.