Jansport Far Out 55 vs. Jansport Far Out 65
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 | Jansport Far Out 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 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 | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly / 600 Denier Recycled Poly / TPU Coated 600 Denier | 700 Denier Recycled Ripstop Poly |
Jansport Far Out 65
| Capacity | 65 L |
| Weight | 1.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 68×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Jansport Far Out 55 and Jansport Far Out 65
- Opening: Top zip on the Jansport Far Out 55; Top flap on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Jansport Far Out 55; 15in on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Jansport Far Out 55; 1 on the Jansport Far Out 65.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Jansport Far Out 55; Yes on the Jansport Far Out 65.
Both have: compression straps, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, 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. 2 accept both. 2 accept only the Jansport Far Out 55, and 0 accept only the Jansport Far Out 65.
Only the Jansport Far Out 55 fits
Adria Airways, Air New Zealand.
Jansport Far Out 55 vs. Jansport Far Out 65: which should you pack?
The Jansport Far Out 65 carries 10L more than the Jansport Far Out 55 (55L vs. 65L), while the Jansport Far Out 55 is the lighter pack at 1.8kg (vs. 1.9kg). 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 65; if you want to travel lighter, the Jansport Far Out 55 is the better call.